YEARLY HIGH
0.2582 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2039 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2313 SAR

2022 NAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.2039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2421 to the December average rate of 0.2181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2582 was down 7.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,291 SAR
2021 Average 1,270 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,019 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.51 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2548
0.2033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2437, compared to 0.2189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0233 SAR (High: 0.2582 / Low: 0.2349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SAR (High: 0.2107 / Low: 0.2039).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2499) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.19%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2499
2021 Avg (March) 0.2504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2488 0.2346 0.2421
February 0.2493 0.2414 0.2463
March 0.2582 0.2349 0.2499
April 0.2574 0.2343 0.2505
May 0.2404 0.2314 0.2356
June 0.2438 0.2331 0.2379
July 0.2391 0.2205 0.2336
August 0.2319 0.2207 0.2249
September 0.2216 0.2078 0.2144
October 0.2107 0.2039 0.2076
November 0.2217 0.2057 0.2148
December 0.2217 0.2127 0.2181