2012 AWG to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1056 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0888 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0947 SAR

2012 AWG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 2.1056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0950 to the December average rate of 2.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1056 was up 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,528 SAR

2011 Average 10,474 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,444 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.84 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0952

2.0940

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0949, compared to 2.0946 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) 2.0949

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0168 SAR (High: 2.1056 / Low: 2.0888). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 2.0952 / Low: 2.0949).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.0946) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0949), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.0946

2011 Avg (August) 2.0949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0952	2.0921	2.0950
February	2.0952	2.0949	2.0951
March	2.0952	2.0931	2.0951
April	2.0952	2.0931	2.0949
May	2.0952	2.0930	2.0948
June	2.0952	2.0921	2.0945
July	2.0952	2.0923	2.0945
August	2.1056	2.0888	2.0946
September	2.0964	2.0920	2.0941
October	2.0952	2.0920	2.0942
November	2.0954	2.0935	2.0949
December	2.0964	2.0938	2.0951