2011 AZN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7805 SAR

YEARLY LOW

4.7028 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7521 SAR

2011 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 4.7805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.7028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0777 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7055 to the December average rate of 4.7711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.7805 was up 1.18% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.7249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,903 SAR

2010 Average 23,268 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 23,514 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.75 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.7782

4.6988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.7334, compared to 4.7707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7334

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0165 SAR (High: 4.7701 / Low: 4.7536). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 SAR (High: 4.7747 / Low: 4.7693).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 4.7716) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.6662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1054 (+2.26%).

2011 Avg (August) 4.7716

2010 Avg (August) 4.6662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7112	4.7028	4.7055
February	4.7255	4.7117	4.7187
March	4.7340	4.7262	4.7295
April	4.7415	4.7343	4.7382
May	4.7537	4.7402	4.7470
June	4.7701	4.7536	4.7615
July	4.7782	4.7650	4.7710
August	4.7805	4.7669	4.7716
September	4.7747	4.7680	4.7711
October	4.7719	4.7641	4.7692
November	4.7763	4.7642	4.7702
December	4.7747	4.7693	4.7711