YEARLY HIGH
0.6104 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2569 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4446 SAR

2022 GHS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3535 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6038 to the December average rate of 0.3546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6104 was down 6.81% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,052 SAR
2021 Average 3,168 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,285 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,767.59 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6379
0.2282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.5269, compared to 0.3624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.1839 SAR (High: 0.4505 / Low: 0.2666). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 SAR (High: 0.5034 / Low: 0.4927).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1839
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.6038) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0371 (-5.79%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.6038
2021 Avg (January) 0.6409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6104 0.5956 0.6038
February 0.5945 0.5517 0.5766
March 0.5500 0.4954 0.5196
April 0.5034 0.4927 0.4975
May 0.5033 0.4799 0.4908
June 0.4809 0.4651 0.4733
July 0.4685 0.4431 0.4608
August 0.4433 0.3736 0.4041
September 0.3775 0.3595 0.3719
October 0.3643 0.2675 0.3203
November 0.2744 0.2569 0.2624
December 0.4505 0.2666 0.3546