YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0060 SAR

2022 XAF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0066 was down 7.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 SAR
2021 Average 34 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 28 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0066
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0060).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0065) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-6.91%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0065
2021 Avg (January) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0060 0.0062
May 0.0062 0.0059 0.0060
June 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
July 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
August 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
October 0.0058 0.0056 0.0056
November 0.0060 0.0056 0.0059
December 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061