2014 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4329 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3930 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4181 SAR

2014 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.4329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.3930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4201 to the December average rate of 0.3969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4329 was down 10.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4824, 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 2,164 SAR

2013 Average 2,235 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,965 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.42 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4343

0.3935

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 0.4241, compared to 0.4120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0202 SAR (High: 0.4306 / Low: 0.4104). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SAR (High: 0.4329 / Low: 0.4289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.4309) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0214 (-4.73%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.4309

2013 Avg (May) 0.4523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4306	0.4104	0.4201
February	0.4247	0.4099	0.4175
March	0.4273	0.4197	0.4239
April	0.4321	0.4248	0.4279
May	0.4329	0.4289	0.4309
June	0.4300	0.4218	0.4246
July	0.4271	0.4224	0.4243
August	0.4256	0.4209	0.4225
September	0.4212	0.4051	0.4125
October	0.4132	0.4031	0.4091
November	0.4108	0.4029	0.4065
December	0.4068	0.3930	0.3969