YEARLY HIGH
0.9796 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.9752 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9782 AED

2022 SAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.9796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.9752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9788 to the December average rate of 0.9768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9796 was down 0.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,898 AED
2021 Average 4,896 AED
Yearly Trough Low 4,876 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.26 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9795
0.9766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to AED 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 0.9790, compared to 0.9774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0025 AED (High: 0.9777 / Low: 0.9752). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AED (High: 0.9794 / Low: 0.9790).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.9791) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9795), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.04%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.9791
2021 Avg (June) 0.9795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9793 0.9779 0.9788
February 0.9791 0.9786 0.9790
March 0.9792 0.9784 0.9790
April 0.9795 0.9776 0.9793
May 0.9794 0.9790 0.9792
June 0.9796 0.9786 0.9791
July 0.9789 0.9774 0.9782
August 0.9786 0.9768 0.9778
September 0.9777 0.9752 0.9770
October 0.9779 0.9768 0.9773
November 0.9781 0.9766 0.9772
December 0.9773 0.9764 0.9768