2011 BAM to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8455 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.4750 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6669 SAR

2011 BAM to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 2.8455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.4750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3705 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5603 to the December average rate of 2.5253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.8455 was up 2.18% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.7849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,227 SAR

2010 Average 12,707 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,375 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,852.30 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.7922

2.5010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.6882, compared to 2.6457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6882

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.1760 SAR (High: 2.7116 / Low: 2.5356). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0632 SAR (High: 2.7763 / Low: 2.7131).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1760

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.1062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 2.7472) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.4142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3331 (+13.80%).

2011 Avg (May) 2.7472

2010 Avg (May) 2.4142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6247	2.4752	2.5603
February	2.6461	2.5790	2.6142
March	2.7219	2.6468	2.6830
April	2.8432	2.7170	2.7680
May	2.8455	2.6857	2.7472
June	2.8087	2.7088	2.7564
July	2.7779	2.6784	2.7369
August	2.7763	2.7131	2.7461
September	2.7481	2.5796	2.6399
October	2.7116	2.5356	2.6281
November	2.6426	2.5329	2.5981
December	2.5913	2.4750	2.5253