2013 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4824 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4284 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4471 SAR

2013 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0540 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4731 to the December average rate of 0.4309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4824 was down 7.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5232, 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 2,412 SAR

2012 Average 2,457 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,142 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.06 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4773

0.4267

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 0.4576, compared to 0.4367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0323 SAR (High: 0.4646 / Low: 0.4323). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 SAR (High: 0.4344 / Low: 0.4284).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4731) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-5.99%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4731

2012 Avg (January) 0.5032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4824	0.4657	0.4731
February	0.4712	0.4646	0.4681
March	0.4608	0.4511	0.4565
April	0.4653	0.4547	0.4593
May	0.4646	0.4323	0.4523
June	0.4425	0.4302	0.4363
July	0.4437	0.4289	0.4375
August	0.4429	0.4286	0.4364
September	0.4484	0.4295	0.4385
October	0.4466	0.4381	0.4424
November	0.4379	0.4290	0.4345
December	0.4344	0.4284	0.4309