YEARLY HIGH
9.9973 SAR
YEARLY LOW
9.9131 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9547 SAR

2012 BHD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 9.9973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 9.9131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0841 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9604 to the December average rate of 9.9490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.9973 was down 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.0111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,986 SAR
2011 Average 49,804 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 49,566 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.70 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.9621
9.9464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 9.9606, compared to 9.9489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0841 SAR (High: 9.9973 / Low: 9.9131). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SAR (High: 9.9619 / Low: 9.9598).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0841
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 9.9477) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.9608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0131 (-0.13%).

2012 Avg (September) 9.9477
2011 Avg (September) 9.9608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9621 9.9598 9.9604
February 9.9621 9.9600 9.9608
March 9.9621 9.9600 9.9608
April 9.9619 9.9598 9.9605
May 9.9619 9.9592 9.9607
June 9.9619 9.9592 9.9603
July 9.9762 9.9306 9.9510
August 9.9878 9.9288 9.9496
September 9.9973 9.9131 9.9477
October 9.9647 9.9389 9.9481
November 9.9778 9.9311 9.9480
December 9.9762 9.9413 9.9490