YEARLY HIGH
3.0068 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.7065 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8870 SAR

2022 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 3.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 2.7065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3003 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9718 to the December average rate of 2.7637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.0068 was down 3.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.1148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,034 SAR
2021 Average 14,963 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,533 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,501.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9948
2.7196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.9505, compared to 2.8236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1786 SAR (High: 2.8948 / Low: 2.7162). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 SAR (High: 2.9621 / Low: 2.9288).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1786
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0821 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 2.9663) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.9837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-0.58%).

2022 Avg (March) 2.9663
2021 Avg (March) 2.9837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0023 2.9386 2.9718
February 2.9621 2.9288 2.9482
March 3.0068 2.9105 2.9663
April 3.0048 2.9161 2.9689
May 2.9676 2.8782 2.9205
June 2.9922 2.8797 2.9273
July 2.9356 2.8638 2.9049
August 2.9428 2.8599 2.9060
September 2.8948 2.7162 2.8246
October 2.7826 2.7065 2.7425
November 2.8345 2.7354 2.7996
December 2.7981 2.7375 2.7637