YEARLY HIGH
5.1352 SAR
YEARLY LOW
4.9073 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0072 SAR

2023 XDR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 5.1352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 4.9073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2279 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0464 to the December average rate of 5.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.1352 was down 3.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.3031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,676 SAR
2022 Average 25,747 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 24,537 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,139.65 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.0767
4.9121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.0321, compared to 4.9823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1163 SAR (High: 5.0932 / Low: 4.9770). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 SAR (High: 4.9542 / Low: 4.9098).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1163
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0445

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0494 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 5.0630) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.1921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1291 (-2.49%).

2023 Avg (April) 5.0630
2022 Avg (April) 5.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0762 4.9861 5.0464
February 5.0932 4.9770 5.0246
March 5.0564 4.9777 5.0102
April 5.1352 5.0387 5.0630
May 5.0796 4.9944 5.0429
June 5.0612 4.9758 5.0057
July 5.0837 4.9858 5.0404
August 5.0750 4.9737 5.0078
September 4.9949 4.9073 4.9585
October 4.9542 4.9098 4.9258
November 5.0066 4.9179 4.9586
December 5.0339 4.9673 5.0025