2022 BOB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5504 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5395 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5448 SAR

2022 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.5504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.5395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5447 to the December average rate of 0.5439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5504 was up 0.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,752 SAR

2021 Average 2,717 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,697 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.65 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5464

0.5436

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5451, compared to 0.5445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0106 SAR (High: 0.5501 / Low: 0.5395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 0.5446 / Low: 0.5424).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.5444) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.14%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.5444

2021 Avg (November) 0.5436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5479	0.5435	0.5447
February	0.5497	0.5427	0.5452
March	0.5470	0.5432	0.5454
April	0.5464	0.5398	0.5446
May	0.5489	0.5440	0.5456
June	0.5460	0.5410	0.5448
July	0.5496	0.5443	0.5462
August	0.5479	0.5395	0.5442
September	0.5503	0.5406	0.5443
October	0.5501	0.5395	0.5438
November	0.5504	0.5424	0.5444
December	0.5446	0.5424	0.5439