YEARLY HIGH
549.5302 CDF
YEARLY LOW
530.1287 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
537.8887 CDF

2022 SAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 549.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 530.1287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.4016 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 534.3533 to the December average rate of 544.0367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 549.5302 was up 2.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 537.2823, 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 2,747,651 CDF
2021 Average 2,654,275 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,650,643 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,007.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

546.3845
530.8924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CDF 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 535.0025, compared to 540.7750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 535.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 540.7750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 17.5094 CDF (High: 549.2478 / Low: 531.7384). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9691 CDF (High: 535.6736 / Low: 532.7044).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.5094
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0758 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 543.2369) against the same month in 2021 (average: 530.9030), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3339 (+2.32%).

2022 Avg (September) 543.2369
2021 Avg (September) 530.9030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 537.1911 532.4322 534.3533
February 537.0887 533.2713 535.5728
March 536.9818 533.2935 535.0781
April 537.3485 534.1479 535.5302
May 542.2758 533.0549 535.7781
June 535.6736 532.7044 533.7023
July 533.4841 530.1287 532.1834
August 549.2478 531.7384 535.6543
September 549.5302 538.1198 543.2369
October 548.3155 537.4649 544.4451
November 547.0418 541.9961 545.0935
December 548.4614 540.0677 544.0367