2022 SAR to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 147.7113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 107.4328.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.2784 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.3007 to the December average rate of 134.1762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 147.7113 was down 15.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 175.5771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
SAR to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 123.7046, compared to 121.7976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9070 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 13.6610 AOA (High: 129.0266 / Low: 115.3656). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8221 AOA (High: 134.7539 / Low: 133.9318).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.8344 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 143.3007) against the same month in 2021 (average: 174.8061), the exchange rate shifted by -31.5054 (-18.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 147.7113 | 140.8750 | 143.3007 |
| February | 140.9413 | 132.3681 | 137.1538 |
| March | 132.3817 | 119.4371 | 124.3194 |
| April | 118.5227 | 107.7518 | 112.9847 |
| May | 112.8833 | 107.4328 | 109.6849 |
| June | 116.1646 | 113.1027 | 114.7841 |
| July | 115.3571 | 113.7401 | 114.7042 |
| August | 115.1808 | 113.9610 | 114.3513 |
| September | 115.3712 | 113.9037 | 114.4629 |
| October | 129.0266 | 115.3656 | 119.9726 |
| November | 136.2281 | 129.6439 | 133.1185 |
| December | 134.7539 | 133.9318 | 134.1762 |