YEARLY HIGH
0.8212 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.7419 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7822 SAR

2022 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.8212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.7419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0793 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8177 to the December average rate of 0.7773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8212 was down 70.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.8086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,106 SAR
2021 Average 4,264 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 3,709 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8246
0.7422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.8004, compared to 0.7640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0257 SAR (High: 0.7675 / Low: 0.7419). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 SAR (High: 0.8212 / Low: 0.8132).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.8174) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8411), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0237 (-2.82%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.8174
2021 Avg (February) 0.8411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8207 0.8123 0.8177
February 0.8212 0.8132 0.8174
March 0.8132 0.8020 0.8069
April 0.8082 0.7838 0.7976
May 0.7887 0.7772 0.7820
June 0.7880 0.7748 0.7810
July 0.7769 0.7658 0.7722
August 0.7745 0.7600 0.7682
September 0.7675 0.7419 0.7569
October 0.7560 0.7432 0.7491
November 0.7683 0.7473 0.7606
December 0.7811 0.7684 0.7773