YEARLY HIGH
0.0472 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0365 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0447 SAR

2022 KGS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0443 to the December average rate of 0.0442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0472 was up 4.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 236 SAR
2021 Average 222 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 182 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.81 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0480
0.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0438, compared to 0.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0053 SAR (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0398). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0442).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.0466) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+5.13%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.0466
2021 Avg (July) 0.0443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0443 0.0442 0.0443
February 0.0443 0.0396 0.0439
March 0.0403 0.0365 0.0382
April 0.0451 0.0398 0.0432
May 0.0472 0.0452 0.0461
June 0.0472 0.0460 0.0471
July 0.0472 0.0454 0.0466
August 0.0466 0.0452 0.0459
September 0.0468 0.0458 0.0463
October 0.0469 0.0451 0.0459
November 0.0451 0.0445 0.0447
December 0.0445 0.0439 0.0442