YEARLY HIGH
1.0793 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0438 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0646 SAR

2022 PGK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.0793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 1.0438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0651 to the December average rate of 1.0663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0793 was up 0.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,396 SAR
2021 Average 5,315 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,219 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0689
1.0555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.0637, compared to 1.0655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0287 SAR (High: 1.0792 / Low: 1.0505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 SAR (High: 1.0688 / Low: 1.0606).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.0678) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+0.32%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.0678
2021 Avg (November) 1.0644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0719 1.0591 1.0651
February 1.0696 1.0551 1.0659
March 1.0689 1.0574 1.0656
April 1.0686 1.0586 1.0653
May 1.0687 1.0514 1.0636
June 1.0651 1.0438 1.0566
July 1.0669 1.0500 1.0587
August 1.0688 1.0606 1.0660
September 1.0792 1.0505 1.0676
October 1.0765 1.0609 1.0668
November 1.0793 1.0609 1.0678
December 1.0694 1.0502 1.0663