YEARLY HIGH
0.0764 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0700 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0723 SAR

2022 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0700.

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 0.0757 to the December average rate of 0.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0764 was down 20.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 382 SAR
2021 Average 429 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 350 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0762
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0735, compared to 0.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0018 SAR (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0734). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0704 / Low: 0.0700).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0757) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-20.49%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0757
2021 Avg (January) 0.0952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0764 0.0753 0.0757
February 0.0752 0.0734 0.0743
March 0.0738 0.0728 0.0733
April 0.0735 0.0724 0.0730
May 0.0730 0.0722 0.0726
June 0.0727 0.0718 0.0722
July 0.0723 0.0714 0.0718
August 0.0720 0.0710 0.0715
September 0.0720 0.0708 0.0714
October 0.0717 0.0704 0.0712
November 0.0712 0.0703 0.0707
December 0.0704 0.0700 0.0702