YEARLY HIGH
0.9531 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.7514 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8459 SAR

2022 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.9531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.7514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2017 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9330 to the December average rate of 0.8510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9531 was down 7.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,062 SAR
2021 Average 19,446 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,029 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,033.31 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9493
0.7540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.8858, compared to 0.8060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0835 SAR (High: 0.9019 / Low: 0.8184). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 SAR (High: 0.8616 / Low: 0.8373).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0835
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.9326) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0763 (-7.56%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.9326
2021 Avg (February) 1.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9491 0.9128 0.9330
February 0.9531 0.8921 0.9326
March 0.9019 0.8184 0.8692
April 0.8934 0.8398 0.8726
May 0.8810 0.8333 0.8536
June 0.8809 0.8363 0.8535
July 0.8341 0.7791 0.8043
August 0.8280 0.7840 0.8061
September 0.8109 0.7538 0.7862
October 0.7998 0.7514 0.7703
November 0.8393 0.7804 0.8184
December 0.8616 0.8373 0.8510