YEARLY HIGH
0.0880 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0809 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0849 SAR

2022 MUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0860 to the December average rate of 0.0857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0880 was down 7.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 440 SAR
2021 Average 451 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 405 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0873
0.0825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0856, compared to 0.0842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0053 SAR (High: 0.0880 / Low: 0.0828). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0862 / Low: 0.0850).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0860) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0927), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-7.22%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0860
2021 Avg (April) 0.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0871 0.0852 0.0860
February 0.0870 0.0851 0.0858
March 0.0868 0.0827 0.0846
April 0.0880 0.0828 0.0860
May 0.0879 0.0860 0.0869
June 0.0869 0.0820 0.0846
July 0.0841 0.0819 0.0829
August 0.0852 0.0809 0.0832
September 0.0857 0.0821 0.0837
October 0.0858 0.0819 0.0841
November 0.0861 0.0839 0.0854
December 0.0862 0.0850 0.0857