2013 BOB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5461 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5332 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5399 SAR

2013 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.5461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.5332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5369 to the December average rate of 0.5426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5461 was up 0.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,730 SAR

2012 Average 2,701 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,666 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5437

0.5356

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 0.5371, compared to 0.5428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5371

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0075 SAR (High: 0.5432 / Low: 0.5358). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 SAR (High: 0.5444 / Low: 0.5415).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.5429) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+0.97%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.5429

2012 Avg (July) 0.5377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5391	0.5356	0.5369
February	0.5380	0.5332	0.5363
March	0.5388	0.5339	0.5366
April	0.5395	0.5347	0.5369
May	0.5375	0.5346	0.5364
June	0.5432	0.5358	0.5393
July	0.5461	0.5410	0.5429
August	0.5444	0.5415	0.5429
September	0.5460	0.5408	0.5430
October	0.5448	0.5415	0.5426
November	0.5442	0.5413	0.5428
December	0.5435	0.5399	0.5426