2022 SAR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 156.2068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 148.5800.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6268 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.0039 to the December average rate of 151.2976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 156.2068 was down 0.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 156.2542, 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 2022.
SAR to SOS 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 154.8386, compared to 151.6783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1603 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 5.0659 SOS (High: 155.7459 / Low: 150.6800). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6092 SOS (High: 151.6864 / Low: 151.0772).
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3896 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 154.9735) against the same month in 2021 (average: 154.9334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+0.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.9587 | 153.3488 | 155.0039 |
| February | 156.2068 | 153.0751 | 154.9735 |
| March | 156.1930 | 154.4828 | 155.0485 |
| April | 155.6934 | 154.0700 | 154.5383 |
| May | 155.5336 | 154.1159 | 154.7288 |
| June | 155.7584 | 154.0966 | 154.7389 |
| July | 155.7459 | 150.6800 | 153.3884 |
| August | 154.7500 | 151.1500 | 151.9988 |
| September | 152.3965 | 149.5141 | 151.1110 |
| October | 151.8269 | 149.5317 | 151.2092 |
| November | 151.3622 | 148.5800 | 151.0650 |
| December | 151.6864 | 151.0772 | 151.2976 |