2022 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4309 SAR

YEARLY LOW

12.0952 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2590 SAR

2022 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 12.4309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 12.0952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3357 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4066 to the December average rate of 12.2669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.4309 was down 0.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.4958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,155 SAR

2021 Average 62,155 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 60,476 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,678.59 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.4351

12.0933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12.3195, compared to 12.1986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1569 SAR (High: 12.2553 / Low: 12.0984). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 SAR (High: 12.4148 / Low: 12.3792).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1569

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

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 0.0664 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 12.4066) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12.3716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+0.28%).

2022 Avg (January) 12.4066

2021 Avg (January) 12.3716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4309	12.3823	12.4066
February	12.4148	12.3792	12.4024
March	12.3825	12.3214	12.3495
April	12.3298	12.2207	12.2863
May	12.2738	12.2156	12.2393
June	12.2548	12.1966	12.2331
July	12.2395	12.1815	12.2136
August	12.2714	12.1886	12.2295
September	12.2251	12.1074	12.1630
October	12.1548	12.0952	12.1218
November	12.2553	12.0984	12.1966
December	12.3063	12.2339	12.2669