2022 SAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2024 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1276 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1672 SBD

2022 SAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.2024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 2.1276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0747 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1518 to the December average rate of 2.1876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2024 was up 1.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.1736, 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 11,012 SBD

2021 Average 10,694 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,638 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.66 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1976

2.1311

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SBD 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 2.1527, compared to 2.1817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0356 SBD (High: 2.1958 / Low: 2.1602). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SBD (High: 2.1919 / Low: 2.1827).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 2.1876) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0322 (+1.49%).

2022 Avg (December) 2.1876

2021 Avg (December) 2.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1616	2.1465	2.1518
February	2.1628	2.1508	2.1559
March	2.1542	2.1367	2.1446
April	2.1458	2.1276	2.1366
May	2.1668	2.1405	2.1605
June	2.1748	2.1607	2.1665
July	2.1860	2.1675	2.1716
August	2.1971	2.1852	2.1921
September	2.1958	2.1602	2.1769
October	2.1833	2.1673	2.1732
November	2.1919	2.1827	2.1889
December	2.2024	2.1793	2.1876