YEARLY HIGH
0.8698 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.7300 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8028 SAR

2022 RON to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RON to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.8698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.7300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1398 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8592 to the December average rate of 0.8092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8698 was down 8.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,349 SAR
2021 Average 4,509 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 3,650 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 698.95 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8717
0.7392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.8299, compared to 0.7757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0477 SAR (High: 0.7955 / Low: 0.7478). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 SAR (High: 0.8152 / Low: 0.8007).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.8592) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0780 (-8.32%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.8592
2021 Avg (January) 0.9372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8698 0.8453 0.8592
February 0.8683 0.8483 0.8607
March 0.8462 0.8238 0.8347
April 0.8376 0.7961 0.8206
May 0.8172 0.7869 0.8022
June 0.8157 0.7903 0.8018
July 0.7918 0.7616 0.7753
August 0.7909 0.7645 0.7777
September 0.7775 0.7300 0.7593
October 0.7791 0.7382 0.7502
November 0.7955 0.7478 0.7823
December 0.8152 0.8007 0.8092