YEARLY HIGH
1.8537 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8169 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8357 BOB

2022 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 1.8537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 1.8169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8358 to the December average rate of 1.8385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8537 was down 0.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8601, 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 9,269 BOB
2021 Average 9,202 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,084 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.05 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8397
1.8301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BOB 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 1.8347, compared to 1.8367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0358 BOB (High: 1.8537 / Low: 1.8179). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 BOB (High: 1.8438 / Low: 1.8362).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.8389) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8407), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.10%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.8389
2021 Avg (October) 1.8407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8399 1.8252 1.8358
February 1.8425 1.8191 1.8342
March 1.8411 1.8280 1.8334
April 1.8524 1.8303 1.8362
May 1.8383 1.8219 1.8329
June 1.8483 1.8313 1.8356
July 1.8373 1.8196 1.8309
August 1.8535 1.8251 1.8377
September 1.8500 1.8172 1.8371
October 1.8537 1.8179 1.8389
November 1.8436 1.8169 1.8370
December 1.8438 1.8362 1.8385