YEARLY HIGH
1.3937 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3873 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3894 SAR

2022 XCD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.3937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.3873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3886 to the December average rate of 1.3913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3937 was up 0.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,968 SAR
2021 Average 6,939 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,937 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.78 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3916
1.3875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3882, compared to 1.3905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0036 SAR (High: 1.3937 / Low: 1.3900). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 1.3882 / Low: 1.3877).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.3911) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.24%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.3911
2021 Avg (September) 1.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3898 1.3878 1.3886
February 1.3889 1.3881 1.3883
March 1.3890 1.3879 1.3883
April 1.3902 1.3875 1.3879
May 1.3882 1.3877 1.3880
June 1.3889 1.3873 1.3882
July 1.3905 1.3884 1.3894
August 1.3914 1.3889 1.3900
September 1.3937 1.3900 1.3911
October 1.3914 1.3898 1.3907
November 1.3917 1.3894 1.3907
December 1.3918 1.3907 1.3913