YEARLY HIGH
0.0712 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0649 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0683 SAR

2022 DOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0652 to the December average rate of 0.0679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0712 was up 6.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356 SAR
2021 Average 329 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 324 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.87 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0711
0.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0673, compared to 0.0694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0032 SAR (High: 0.0683 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0682 / Low: 0.0678).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0705) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+6.55%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0705
2021 Avg (September) 0.0662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0658 0.0649 0.0652
February 0.0683 0.0650 0.0660
March 0.0689 0.0681 0.0683
April 0.0682 0.0678 0.0681
May 0.0685 0.0678 0.0680
June 0.0688 0.0677 0.0683
July 0.0694 0.0685 0.0688
August 0.0710 0.0687 0.0697
September 0.0712 0.0701 0.0705
October 0.0705 0.0695 0.0699
November 0.0707 0.0687 0.0692
December 0.0688 0.0668 0.0679