YEARLY HIGH
0.2586 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2043 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2305 SAR

2022 SZL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.2043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2426 to the December average rate of 0.2179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2586 was down 7.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,293 SAR
2021 Average 1,271 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,021 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.32 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2546
0.2031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2439, compared to 0.2172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0234 SAR (High: 0.2584 / Low: 0.2351). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 SAR (High: 0.2110 / Low: 0.2043).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2501) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.10%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2501
2021 Avg (March) 0.2503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2481 0.2345 0.2426
February 0.2508 0.2420 0.2465
March 0.2586 0.2433 0.2501
April 0.2584 0.2351 0.2503
May 0.2426 0.2310 0.2360
June 0.2448 0.2303 0.2377
July 0.2318 0.2185 0.2237
August 0.2319 0.2204 0.2248
September 0.2209 0.2078 0.2145
October 0.2110 0.2043 0.2074
November 0.2219 0.2047 0.2150
December 0.2217 0.2127 0.2179