2013 BND to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0767 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.9259 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9987 SAR

2013 BND to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.0767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 2.9259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1508 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0568 to the December average rate of 2.9775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0767 was down 0.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0838, 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 15,383 SAR

2012 Average 15,014 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 14,630 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 753.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0676

2.9384

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 3.0174, compared to 2.9800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0951 SAR (High: 3.0526 / Low: 2.9575). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 SAR (High: 3.0385 / Low: 3.0112).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0951

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.0568) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.9311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1257 (+4.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.0568

2012 Avg (January) 2.9311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0767	3.0344	3.0568
February	3.0385	3.0112	3.0265
March	3.0255	2.9904	3.0091
April	3.0477	3.0201	3.0309
May	3.0526	2.9575	3.0039
June	3.0173	2.9328	2.9769
July	2.9775	2.9259	2.9593
August	2.9807	2.9264	2.9492
September	3.0040	2.9267	2.9699
October	3.0351	2.9922	3.0168
November	3.0191	2.9868	3.0071
December	3.0025	2.9435	2.9775