YEARLY HIGH
0.0398 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0378 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0393 SAR

2012 AOA to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0395 to the December average rate of 0.0392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0398 was down 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199 SAR
2011 Average 200 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 189 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.05 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0395
0.0387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0392 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) 0.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0378). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0391).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0395) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-2.10%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0395
2011 Avg (March) 0.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0396 0.0394 0.0395
February 0.0395 0.0394 0.0395
March 0.0398 0.0394 0.0395
April 0.0395 0.0394 0.0394
May 0.0395 0.0393 0.0394
June 0.0395 0.0393 0.0394
July 0.0394 0.0378 0.0388
August 0.0393 0.0392 0.0393
September 0.0393 0.0392 0.0393
October 0.0393 0.0392 0.0393
November 0.0393 0.0392 0.0392
December 0.0392 0.0391 0.0392