2012 BND to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0838 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.8913 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0028 SAR

2012 BND to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 3.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.8913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1925 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9311 to the December average rate of 3.0733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0838 was down 1.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,419 SAR

2011 Average 14,928 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 14,457 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 962.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0875

2.9169

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.9674, compared to 3.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1217 SAR (High: 3.0337 / Low: 2.9120). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 SAR (High: 3.0838 / Low: 3.0658).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1217

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.0733) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1778 (+6.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.0733

2011 Avg (December) 2.8955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9937	2.8913	2.9311
February	3.0184	2.9662	2.9903
March	2.9982	2.9580	2.9804
April	3.0320	2.9728	2.9984
May	3.0337	2.9120	2.9701
June	2.9694	2.9031	2.9338
July	3.0168	2.9442	2.9737
August	3.0284	2.9897	3.0051
September	3.0781	3.0046	3.0472
October	3.0793	3.0439	3.0647
November	3.0750	3.0560	3.0651
December	3.0838	3.0658	3.0733