2022 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0347 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0216 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0305 SAR

2022 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 1.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0307 to the December average rate of 1.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0347 was down 0.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,174 SAR

2021 Average 5,146 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,108 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.63 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0330

1.0265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.0300, compared to 1.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0122 SAR (High: 1.0346 / Low: 1.0224). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 1.0310 / Low: 1.0292).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.0319) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.19%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.0319

2021 Avg (November) 1.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0319	1.0292	1.0307
February	1.0309	1.0276	1.0303
March	1.0310	1.0292	1.0303
April	1.0319	1.0274	1.0300
May	1.0304	1.0252	1.0300
June	1.0309	1.0220	1.0289
July	1.0332	1.0216	1.0270
August	1.0327	1.0290	1.0315
September	1.0345	1.0303	1.0324
October	1.0346	1.0224	1.0317
November	1.0347	1.0244	1.0319
December	1.0330	1.0245	1.0313