YEARLY HIGH
0.5946 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5145 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5592 SAR

2022 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.5946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.5145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0801 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5905 to the December average rate of 0.5392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5946 was up 0.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,865 SAR
2021 Average 14,535 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,863 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,002.31 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5984
0.5159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5795, compared to 0.5388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0240 SAR (High: 0.5901 / Low: 0.5660). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 SAR (High: 0.5935 / Low: 0.5882).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.5916) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+1.96%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.5916
2021 Avg (February) 0.5802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5935 0.5882 0.5905
February 0.5946 0.5893 0.5916
March 0.5943 0.5886 0.5913
April 0.5901 0.5660 0.5835
May 0.5677 0.5525 0.5600
June 0.5637 0.5554 0.5603
July 0.5607 0.5554 0.5577
August 0.5591 0.5434 0.5524
September 0.5449 0.5231 0.5365
October 0.5284 0.5145 0.5228
November 0.5335 0.5148 0.5246
December 0.5449 0.5337 0.5392