YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0094 SAR

2012 AMD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AMD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0097 to the December average rate of 0.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0097 was down 6.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 SAR
2011 Average 50 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 45 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.83 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0098
0.0090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0097) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-5.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0097
2011 Avg (January) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
February 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
March 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
April 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
May 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
June 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
July 0.0094 0.0090 0.0092
August 0.0092 0.0091 0.0091
September 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
October 0.0093 0.0092 0.0092
November 0.0093 0.0092 0.0092
December 0.0093 0.0092 0.0092