YEARLY HIGH
0.2396 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1518 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1995 SAR

2022 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.2396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0878 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2387 to the December average rate of 0.1525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2396 was down 0.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,198 SAR
2021 Average 1,195 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 759 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.00 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2474
0.1439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2185, compared to 0.1804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0375 SAR (High: 0.2396 / Low: 0.2021). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.2392 / Low: 0.2383).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2264) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-5.20%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2264
2021 Avg (March) 0.2389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2392 0.2383 0.2387
February 0.2391 0.2382 0.2386
March 0.2396 0.2021 0.2264
April 0.2057 0.2017 0.2035
May 0.2054 0.2015 0.2034
June 0.2014 0.1996 0.2003
July 0.1997 0.1982 0.1988
August 0.1979 0.1951 0.1962
September 0.1955 0.1916 0.1939
October 0.1923 0.1554 0.1871
November 0.1571 0.1525 0.1539
December 0.1531 0.1518 0.1525