YEARLY HIGH
1.2644 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.1114 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1713 MYR

2022 SAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.2644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.1114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1531 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1163 to the December average rate of 1.1735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2644 was up 11.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1303, 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 6,322 MYR
2021 Average 5,524 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,557 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.44 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2618
1.1029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MYR 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 1.1383, compared to 1.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0733 MYR (High: 1.2644 / Low: 1.1911). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MYR (High: 1.1198 / Low: 1.1139).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0733
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.2267) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1122 (+10.07%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.2267
2021 Avg (November) 1.1144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1213 1.1114 1.1163
February 1.1198 1.1139 1.1162
March 1.1261 1.1132 1.1191
April 1.1640 1.1224 1.1375
May 1.1736 1.1597 1.1679
June 1.1788 1.1686 1.1727
July 1.1871 1.1743 1.1822
August 1.1963 1.1834 1.1885
September 1.2344 1.1920 1.2071
October 1.2608 1.2314 1.2485
November 1.2644 1.1911 1.2267
December 1.1797 1.1624 1.1735