YEARLY HIGH
1.7445 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6263 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6830 SAR

2023 FJD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FJD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.7445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.6263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1183 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7247 to the December average rate of 1.6933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7445 was down 3.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8017, 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 8,723 SAR
2022 Average 8,583 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,131 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 591.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7327
1.6361
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 1.6989, compared to 1.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0592 SAR (High: 1.6855 / Low: 1.6263). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 SAR (High: 1.7014 / Low: 1.6769).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.7247) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7618), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0371 (-2.11%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.7247
2022 Avg (January) 1.7618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7445 1.6930 1.7247
February 1.7320 1.6894 1.7100
March 1.7014 1.6769 1.6929
April 1.7082 1.6766 1.6949
May 1.7101 1.6650 1.6858
June 1.7073 1.6575 1.6851
July 1.7220 1.6647 1.6912
August 1.6914 1.6331 1.6628
September 1.6597 1.6314 1.6515
October 1.6599 1.6324 1.6441
November 1.6855 1.6263 1.6598
December 1.7125 1.6742 1.6933