2012 AFN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0822 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0705 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0766 SAR

2012 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0813 to the December average rate of 0.0729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0822 was down 5.90% compared to the 2011 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 411 SAR

2011 Average 424 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 352 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.75 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0822

0.0708

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 0.0783, compared to 0.0748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0051 SAR (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0761). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0775).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0813) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0872), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0059 (-6.73%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0813

2011 Avg (January) 0.0872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0822	0.0810	0.0813
February	0.0812	0.0761	0.0779
March	0.0778	0.0759	0.0775
April	0.0778	0.0775	0.0777
May	0.0778	0.0774	0.0776
June	0.0780	0.0776	0.0777
July	0.0779	0.0773	0.0776
August	0.0778	0.0772	0.0775
September	0.0779	0.0738	0.0762
October	0.0738	0.0724	0.0729
November	0.0726	0.0705	0.0718
December	0.0737	0.0721	0.0729