2022 BBD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8832 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8746 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8774 SAR

2022 BBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.8832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.8746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8764 to the December average rate of 1.8800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8832 was up 0.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,416 SAR

2021 Average 9,377 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,373 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.94 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8805

1.8749

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8758, compared to 1.8790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0049 SAR (High: 1.8832 / Low: 1.8783). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 1.8759 / Low: 1.8752).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.8797) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.24%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.8797

2021 Avg (September) 1.8753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8780	1.8752	1.8764
February	1.8767	1.8757	1.8759
March	1.8770	1.8755	1.8759
April	1.8785	1.8749	1.8754
May	1.8759	1.8752	1.8756
June	1.8767	1.8746	1.8758
July	1.8790	1.8762	1.8775
August	1.8801	1.8768	1.8783
September	1.8832	1.8783	1.8797
October	1.8802	1.8780	1.8792
November	1.8805	1.8775	1.8793
December	1.8808	1.8793	1.8800