YEARLY HIGH
4.8974 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.8702 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3553 LSL

2022 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 4.8974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.8702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0272 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1260 to the December average rate of 4.5926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8974 was up 13.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.3281, 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 24,487 LSL
2021 Average 19,704 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,351 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,136.01 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.8998
3.9146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LSL 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 4.1055, compared to 4.6052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.3880 LSL (High: 4.8974 / Low: 4.5095). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1391 LSL (High: 4.1326 / Low: 3.9935).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3880
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1581 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 4.6596) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.1330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5265 (+12.74%).

2022 Avg (November) 4.6596
2021 Avg (November) 4.1330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2639 4.0285 4.1260
February 4.1326 3.9935 4.0586
March 4.1247 3.8702 4.0002
April 4.2602 3.8852 3.9967
May 4.3278 4.1219 4.2436
June 4.3313 4.0884 4.2079
July 4.5782 4.2171 4.4538
August 4.5370 4.3114 4.4463
September 4.8128 4.5269 4.6611
October 4.8892 4.7397 4.8177
November 4.8974 4.5095 4.6596
December 4.6971 4.5112 4.5926