2022 SAR to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |