YEARLY HIGH
1.8017 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6082 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7169 SAR

2022 FJD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FJD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 1.8017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 1.6082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1935 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7618 to the December average rate of 1.7028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8017 was down 3.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,009 SAR
2021 Average 9,067 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,041 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.67 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7980
1.6135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.7538, compared to 1.6800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0941 SAR (High: 1.7735 / Low: 1.6794). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 SAR (High: 1.7662 / Low: 1.7481).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0941
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.7723) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8310), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0587 (-3.20%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.7723
2021 Avg (April) 1.8310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7773 1.7330 1.7618
February 1.7662 1.7481 1.7568
March 1.8012 1.7576 1.7827
April 1.8017 1.7343 1.7723
May 1.7535 1.6871 1.7256
June 1.7564 1.6929 1.7239
July 1.7161 1.6768 1.6993
August 1.7735 1.6794 1.7088
September 1.6974 1.6156 1.6655
October 1.6499 1.6082 1.6289
November 1.7060 1.6266 1.6749
December 1.7215 1.6824 1.7028