YEARLY HIGH
1.5201 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.2251 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3750 BRL

2022 SAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.5201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.2251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2950 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4717 to the December average rate of 1.3954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5201 was down 2.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5662, 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 7,600 BRL
2021 Average 7,195 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 6,125 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,475.10 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4924
1.2443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BRL 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 1.3524, compared to 1.3976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.1307 BRL (High: 1.4037 / Low: 1.2730). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 BRL (High: 1.4153 / Low: 1.3736).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1307
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0855 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.4717) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+3.04%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.4717
2021 Avg (January) 1.4283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5201 1.4138 1.4717
February 1.4203 1.3354 1.3862
March 1.3769 1.2631 1.3252
April 1.3329 1.2251 1.2650
May 1.3763 1.2613 1.3193
June 1.4037 1.2730 1.3469
July 1.4636 1.3772 1.4268
August 1.4053 1.3390 1.3676
September 1.4408 1.3554 1.3909
October 1.4414 1.3731 1.4001
November 1.4431 1.3433 1.4047
December 1.4153 1.3736 1.3954