YEARLY HIGH
0.0259 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0243 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0246 SAR

2022 LRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0259 was down 2.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 SAR
2021 Average 113 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 122 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0252
0.0243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0247, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0246). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0244).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0251) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+12.69%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0251
2021 Avg (January) 0.0223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0259 0.0246 0.0251
February 0.0246 0.0243 0.0244
March 0.0246 0.0243 0.0244
April 0.0247 0.0246 0.0246
May 0.0249 0.0244 0.0247
June 0.0247 0.0246 0.0247
July 0.0247 0.0245 0.0246
August 0.0245 0.0244 0.0245
September 0.0248 0.0244 0.0244
October 0.0245 0.0244 0.0245
November 0.0245 0.0244 0.0244
December 0.0244 0.0243 0.0244