2022 LSL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2584 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2042 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2306 SAR

2022 LSL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0542 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2424 to the December average rate of 0.2178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2584 was down 7.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,292 SAR

2021 Average 1,271 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,021 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.97 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2548

0.2033

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2438, compared to 0.2174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0227 SAR (High: 0.2574 / Low: 0.2347). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SAR (High: 0.2110 / Low: 0.2045).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2501) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.04%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2501

2021 Avg (March) 0.2502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2482	0.2345	0.2424
February	0.2504	0.2420	0.2464
March	0.2584	0.2424	0.2501
April	0.2574	0.2347	0.2505
May	0.2426	0.2311	0.2357
June	0.2446	0.2309	0.2377
July	0.2371	0.2184	0.2247
August	0.2319	0.2204	0.2250
September	0.2209	0.2078	0.2146
October	0.2110	0.2045	0.2076
November	0.2218	0.2042	0.2147
December	0.2217	0.2129	0.2178