2022 SAR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 6300.3921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 5625.2087.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 675.1835 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5635.7241 to the December average rate of 6070.1317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6300.3921 was up 10.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 5677.6321, 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 STD 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 5789.0219, compared to 6017.3368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 228.3149 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 446.8887 STD (High: 6300.3921 / Low: 5853.5034). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8578 STD (High: 6072.6328 / Low: 6067.7751).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 120.9828 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 5932.9117) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5494.2778), the exchange rate shifted by +438.6339 (+7.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5674.1490 | 5625.2087 | 5635.7241 |
| February | 5699.3945 | 5626.5686 | 5636.0802 |
| March | 5716.6395 | 5695.9375 | 5704.8281 |
| April | 5783.0259 | 5715.9111 | 5765.5913 |
| May | 6143.0812 | 5856.8792 | 5938.0131 |
| June | 6204.6249 | 5856.0750 | 6053.8946 |
| July | 6300.3921 | 5853.5034 | 5932.9117 |
| August | 5965.6101 | 5899.8093 | 5948.3020 |
| September | 6056.0548 | 5952.6788 | 5985.4362 |
| October | 6144.9217 | 6049.8916 | 6093.2686 |
| November | 6093.4754 | 6068.4591 | 6073.9704 |
| December | 6072.6328 | 6067.7751 | 6070.1317 |