2022 BAM to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2011 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8404 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0243 SAR

2022 BAM to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 2.2011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 1.8404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3607 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1719 to the December average rate of 2.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2011 was down 7.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.3682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,005 SAR

2021 Average 11,345 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,202 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,803.34 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2067

1.8577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.0995, compared to 1.9491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1285 SAR (High: 2.0106 / Low: 1.8820). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 SAR (High: 2.0487 / Low: 2.0070).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1285

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0700 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.1777) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.3184), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1407 (-6.07%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.1777

2021 Avg (February) 2.3184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1986	2.1371	2.1719
February	2.2011	2.1472	2.1777
March	2.1442	2.0872	2.1131
April	2.1210	2.0149	2.0765
May	2.0671	1.9937	2.0291
June	2.0590	1.9951	2.0285
July	2.0058	1.9223	1.9585
August	1.9776	1.9055	1.9450
September	1.9569	1.8404	1.9078
October	1.9284	1.8632	1.8868
November	2.0106	1.8820	1.9616
December	2.0487	2.0070	2.0348