YEARLY HIGH
0.9788 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9664 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9704 QAR

2022 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.9788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.9664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9702 to the December average rate of 0.9696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9788 was down 0.83% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9871, 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 4,894 QAR
2021 Average 4,858 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,832 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.09 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9742
0.9681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to QAR 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 0.9709, compared to 0.9700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0116 QAR (High: 0.9781 / Low: 0.9665). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 QAR (High: 0.9717 / Low: 0.9699).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.9737) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.16%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.9737
2021 Avg (July) 0.9721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9716 0.9690 0.9702
February 0.9732 0.9700 0.9706
March 0.9717 0.9699 0.9706
April 0.9733 0.9691 0.9709
May 0.9754 0.9705 0.9709
June 0.9785 0.9700 0.9719
July 0.9788 0.9679 0.9737
August 0.9718 0.9683 0.9695
September 0.9706 0.9667 0.9686
October 0.9781 0.9665 0.9692
November 0.9762 0.9664 0.9691
December 0.9761 0.9680 0.9696