YEARLY HIGH
10.0294 SAR
YEARLY LOW
9.9071 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9595 SAR

2022 BHD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BHD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 10.0294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 9.9071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1223 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9550 to the December average rate of 9.9776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.0294 was up 0.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,147 SAR
2021 Average 49,747 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 49,536 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.9811
9.9394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 9.9505, compared to 9.9684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0721 SAR (High: 10.0294 / Low: 9.9573). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 SAR (High: 9.9552 / Low: 9.9461).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0721
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 9.9740) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.9500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+0.24%).

2022 Avg (September) 9.9740
2021 Avg (September) 9.9500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9623 9.9483 9.9550
February 10.0094 9.9489 9.9535
March 9.9635 9.9260 9.9514
April 9.9529 9.9071 9.9429
May 9.9552 9.9461 9.9498
June 9.9563 9.9343 9.9505
July 9.9687 9.9475 9.9597
August 9.9739 9.9266 9.9643
September 10.0294 9.9573 9.9740
October 9.9733 9.9150 9.9641
November 9.9948 9.9229 9.9706
December 9.9929 9.9675 9.9776