2012 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5232 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4667 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4916 SAR

2012 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.5232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.4667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5032 to the December average rate of 0.4777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5232 was down 11.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,616 SAR

2011 Average 2,742 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,334 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.36 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5227

0.4668

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.5020, compared to 0.4812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0350 SAR (High: 0.5083 / Low: 0.4733). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 SAR (High: 0.4764 / Low: 0.4667).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0350

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5180) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5528), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0348 (-6.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5180

2011 Avg (February) 0.5528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5147	0.4955	0.5032
February	0.5232	0.5104	0.5180
March	0.5220	0.5098	0.5168
April	0.5130	0.4969	0.5043
May	0.5083	0.4733	0.4902
June	0.4911	0.4738	0.4793
July	0.4925	0.4757	0.4849
August	0.4908	0.4796	0.4859
September	0.4932	0.4828	0.4894
October	0.4872	0.4701	0.4776
November	0.4764	0.4667	0.4714
December	0.4823	0.4711	0.4777