2014 BOB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5461 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5381 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5427 SAR

2014 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.5461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.5381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5426 to the December average rate of 0.5431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5461 was up 0.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5461, 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 2,731 SAR

2013 Average 2,700 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,690 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.35 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5432

0.5423

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 0.5427, 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 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0059 SAR (High: 0.5461 / Low: 0.5402). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.5430 / Low: 0.5424).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.5428) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.03%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.5428

2013 Avg (October) 0.5426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5445	0.5410	0.5426
February	0.5443	0.5413	0.5428
March	0.5436	0.5413	0.5425
April	0.5432	0.5417	0.5426
May	0.5433	0.5419	0.5427
June	0.5433	0.5426	0.5429
July	0.5430	0.5424	0.5427
August	0.5431	0.5414	0.5427
September	0.5437	0.5381	0.5424
October	0.5461	0.5402	0.5428
November	0.5443	0.5422	0.5431
December	0.5436	0.5426	0.5431