YEARLY HIGH
0.5420 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5143 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5350 SAR

2010 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.5420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.5143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5350 to the December average rate of 0.5372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,710 SAR
Yearly Average 2,675 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,571 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.53 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5377
0.5315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5342, compared to 0.5357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.0239 SAR (High: 0.5382 / Low: 0.5143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SAR (High: 0.5380 / Low: 0.5340).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for March 2010 is 0.5352.

2010 Avg (March) 0.5352
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5381 0.5334 0.5350
February 0.5382 0.5143 0.5337
March 0.5420 0.5301 0.5352
April 0.5384 0.5250 0.5320
May 0.5381 0.5204 0.5334
June 0.5386 0.5276 0.5357
July 0.5382 0.5338 0.5356
August 0.5385 0.5297 0.5351
September 0.5380 0.5340 0.5349
October 0.5381 0.5305 0.5358
November 0.5388 0.5338 0.5358
December 0.5392 0.5340 0.5372