2013 BBD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8798 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8730 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8752 SAR

2013 BBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.8798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 1.8730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8751 to the December average rate of 1.8752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8798 was up 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,399 SAR

2012 Average 9,375 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,365 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.86 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8753

1.8751

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8752, compared to 1.8752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 SAR (High: 1.8798 / Low: 1.8749). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 1.8754 / Low: 1.8751).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.8753) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.01%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.8753

2012 Avg (March) 1.8751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8753	1.8745	1.8751
February	1.8757	1.8745	1.8751
March	1.8798	1.8749	1.8753
April	1.8775	1.8730	1.8752
May	1.8756	1.8749	1.8751
June	1.8756	1.8750	1.8752
July	1.8755	1.8750	1.8752
August	1.8754	1.8750	1.8752
September	1.8758	1.8734	1.8752
October	1.8754	1.8736	1.8751
November	1.8754	1.8751	1.8752
December	1.8754	1.8744	1.8752