YEARLY HIGH
5.1465 SAR
YEARLY LOW
4.0348 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6464 SAR

2022 GIP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GIP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 5.1465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 4.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1117 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0869 to the December average rate of 4.5771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.1465 was down 3.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.3358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,732 SAR
2021 Average 25,799 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,174 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,558.32 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.1710
4.1617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 4.8748, compared to 4.4180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.3580 SAR (High: 4.3928 / Low: 4.0348). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0941 SAR (High: 5.1106 / Low: 5.0165).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3580
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0941

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 5.0869) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.1177), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0308 (-0.60%).

2022 Avg (January) 5.0869
2021 Avg (January) 5.1177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1465 5.0228 5.0869
February 5.1106 5.0165 5.0774
March 5.0257 4.8808 4.9394
April 4.9198 4.6754 4.8539
May 4.7430 4.5778 4.6704
June 4.7220 4.5062 4.6210
July 4.5733 4.4449 4.5101
August 4.6033 4.3591 4.4939
September 4.3928 4.0348 4.2597
October 4.3745 4.1214 4.2458
November 4.5516 4.1992 4.4214
December 4.6692 4.5205 4.5771