2011 AFN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0874 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0775 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0849 SAR

2011 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0872 to the December average rate of 0.0808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0874 was down 0.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 437 SAR

2010 Average 415 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 387 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0882

0.0767

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0872, compared to 0.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0097 SAR (High: 0.0873 / Low: 0.0776). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0872 / Low: 0.0871).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.0872) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+2.65%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.0872

2010 Avg (August) 0.0850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0872	0.0871	0.0872
February	0.0872	0.0871	0.0872
March	0.0873	0.0870	0.0871
April	0.0872	0.0871	0.0872
May	0.0872	0.0871	0.0872
June	0.0872	0.0865	0.0871
July	0.0873	0.0871	0.0872
August	0.0874	0.0871	0.0872
September	0.0873	0.0776	0.0853
October	0.0777	0.0775	0.0776
November	0.0821	0.0775	0.0779
December	0.0822	0.0776	0.0808