YEARLY HIGH
0.4838 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4776 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4795 SAR

2022 HKD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.4838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.4776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4816 to the December average rate of 0.4827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4838 was down 0.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,095 SAR
2021 Average 12,064 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,941 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.03 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4832
0.4774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4794, compared to 0.4796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 SAR (High: 0.4817 / Low: 0.4783). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.4781 / Low: 0.4778).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.4827) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.31%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.4827
2021 Avg (December) 0.4812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4821 0.4812 0.4816
February 0.4817 0.4802 0.4811
March 0.4802 0.4789 0.4796
April 0.4791 0.4780 0.4783
May 0.4781 0.4778 0.4779
June 0.4783 0.4776 0.4780
July 0.4788 0.4781 0.4784
August 0.4791 0.4784 0.4788
September 0.4799 0.4786 0.4789
October 0.4791 0.4785 0.4788
November 0.4817 0.4783 0.4800
December 0.4838 0.4811 0.4827