2013 AZN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7905 SAR

YEARLY LOW

4.7739 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7806 SAR

2013 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 4.7905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 4.7739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7780 to the December average rate of 4.7822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.7905 was down 0.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.7927, 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 23,953 SAR

2012 Average 23,871 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 23,869 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.7830

4.7776

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 4.7792, compared to 4.7821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0138 SAR (High: 4.7905 / Low: 4.7768). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SAR (High: 4.7838 / Low: 4.7821).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.7788) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.7712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+0.16%).

2013 Avg (March) 4.7788

2012 Avg (March) 4.7712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7814	4.7764	4.7780
February	4.7811	4.7782	4.7793
March	4.7905	4.7768	4.7788
April	4.7854	4.7739	4.7799
May	4.7801	4.7770	4.7791
June	4.7809	4.7782	4.7800
July	4.7822	4.7800	4.7812
August	4.7834	4.7813	4.7824
September	4.7832	4.7773	4.7819
October	4.7842	4.7780	4.7822
November	4.7838	4.7821	4.7826
December	4.7833	4.7798	4.7822