YEARLY HIGH
0.0852 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0699 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0807 SAR

2011 BTN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BTN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0826 to the December average rate of 0.0715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0852 was down 0.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426 SAR
2010 Average 410 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 350 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0858
0.0702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0834, compared to 0.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0065 SAR (High: 0.0821 / Low: 0.0756). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0840 / Low: 0.0833).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.0845) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.26%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.0845
2010 Avg (April) 0.0843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0839 0.0816 0.0826
February 0.0834 0.0820 0.0825
March 0.0841 0.0828 0.0834
April 0.0852 0.0840 0.0845
May 0.0847 0.0827 0.0835
June 0.0840 0.0833 0.0836
July 0.0851 0.0839 0.0845
August 0.0851 0.0813 0.0827
September 0.0821 0.0756 0.0789
October 0.0769 0.0752 0.0762
November 0.0765 0.0716 0.0739
December 0.0733 0.0699 0.0715