YEARLY HIGH
0.4914 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4734 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4845 SAR

2022 GTQ to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GTQ to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.4914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.4734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4871 to the December average rate of 0.4778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4914 was up 0.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,457 SAR
2021 Average 2,424 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,367 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.30 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4902
0.4767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.4874, compared to 0.4817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0135 SAR (High: 0.4900 / Low: 0.4765). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SAR (High: 0.4888 / Low: 0.4862).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.4891) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+0.63%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.4891
2021 Avg (May) 0.4860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4888 0.4862 0.4871
February 0.4899 0.4856 0.4875
March 0.4886 0.4843 0.4870
April 0.4901 0.4852 0.4885
May 0.4914 0.4884 0.4891
June 0.4880 0.4822 0.4851
July 0.4878 0.4836 0.4851
August 0.4865 0.4829 0.4851
September 0.4900 0.4765 0.4824
October 0.4848 0.4734 0.4781
November 0.4863 0.4798 0.4815
December 0.4800 0.4751 0.4778