2022 SBD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4700 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4541 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4615 SAR

2022 SBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.4700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4647 to the December average rate of 0.4571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4700 was down 0.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,350 SAR

2021 Average 2,338 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,270 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4692

0.4550

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SAR 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 0.4646, compared to 0.4584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0075 SAR (High: 0.4629 / Low: 0.4554). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.4581 / Low: 0.4562).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.4680) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4697), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.36%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.4680

2021 Avg (April) 0.4697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4659	0.4626	0.4647
February	0.4649	0.4624	0.4638
March	0.4680	0.4642	0.4663
April	0.4700	0.4660	0.4680
May	0.4672	0.4615	0.4629
June	0.4628	0.4598	0.4616
July	0.4614	0.4575	0.4605
August	0.4576	0.4552	0.4562
September	0.4629	0.4554	0.4594
October	0.4614	0.4580	0.4602
November	0.4581	0.4562	0.4569
December	0.4589	0.4541	0.4571