2012 BRL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1969 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7550 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9281 SAR

2012 BRL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.1969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.7550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4420 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0956 to the December average rate of 1.8026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1969 was down 10.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 54,924 SAR

2011 Average 56,194 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 43,874 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,049.56 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2180

1.7649

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.0204, compared to 1.8359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0204

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1644 SAR (High: 1.9737 / Low: 1.8094). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 SAR (High: 1.8563 / Low: 1.8344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1644

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1299 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.1803) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2495), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0692 (-3.08%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.1803

2011 Avg (February) 2.2495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1566	2.0059	2.0956
February	2.1969	2.1581	2.1803
March	2.1765	2.0506	2.0941
April	2.0590	1.9817	2.0253
May	1.9737	1.8094	1.8954
June	1.8562	1.7978	1.8319
July	1.8834	1.8296	1.8489
August	1.8621	1.8299	1.8501
September	1.8634	1.8378	1.8504
October	1.8563	1.8344	1.8471
November	1.8467	1.7739	1.8161
December	1.8342	1.7550	1.8026