2023 SAR to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 2347.5412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2260.4135.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.1277 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2307.2560 to the December average rate of 2293.2579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2347.5412 was down 5.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 2487.0600, 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 2023.
SAR to GNF 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 2300.6898, compared to 2293.9994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6904 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 84.4529 GNF (High: 2344.8664 / Low: 2260.4135). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.0571 GNF (High: 2298.2673 / Low: 2282.2102).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.5021 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 2304.4348) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2402.7777), the exchange rate shifted by -98.3428 (-4.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2344.2037 | 2286.2174 | 2307.2560 |
| February | 2347.5412 | 2276.8512 | 2304.4348 |
| March | 2344.8664 | 2260.4135 | 2300.2161 |
| April | 2307.4333 | 2268.1612 | 2292.7139 |
| May | 2307.7378 | 2289.1406 | 2299.6781 |
| June | 2307.8051 | 2283.4464 | 2299.8401 |
| July | 2306.1704 | 2277.4184 | 2294.7456 |
| August | 2307.8154 | 2288.4374 | 2295.5989 |
| September | 2307.3644 | 2281.1473 | 2294.2216 |
| October | 2307.1270 | 2278.9673 | 2292.9772 |
| November | 2306.3671 | 2279.8883 | 2293.1953 |
| December | 2298.2673 | 2282.2102 | 2293.2579 |