2012 BTN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0770 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0656 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0713 SAR

2012 BTN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0733 to the December average rate of 0.0686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0770 was down 9.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0852, 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 385 SAR

2011 Average 403 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 328 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.08 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0770

0.0661

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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 0.0721, compared to 0.0705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0061 SAR (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0695). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0732 / Low: 0.0726).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0761) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0825), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-7.75%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0761

2011 Avg (February) 0.0825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0760	0.0705	0.0733
February	0.0770	0.0748	0.0761
March	0.0757	0.0731	0.0745
April	0.0740	0.0711	0.0726
May	0.0712	0.0667	0.0690
June	0.0682	0.0656	0.0670
July	0.0732	0.0673	0.0702
August	0.0732	0.0726	0.0729
September	0.0750	0.0691	0.0723
October	0.0756	0.0695	0.0708
November	0.0698	0.0674	0.0684
December	0.0691	0.0681	0.0686