YEARLY HIGH
3.8702 SAR
YEARLY LOW
3.6043 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7523 SAR

2012 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 3.8702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 3.6043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2659 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6987 to the December average rate of 3.7865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8702 was down 2.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,351 SAR
2011 Average 18,971 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,021 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8494
3.6301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 3.7287, compared to 3.7759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1739 SAR (High: 3.8095 / Low: 3.6355). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0361 SAR (High: 3.7782 / Low: 3.7421).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1739
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0655 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 3.8311) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0823 (+2.19%).

2012 Avg (September) 3.8311
2011 Avg (September) 3.7489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7482 3.6546 3.6987
February 3.7935 3.7417 3.7592
March 3.8037 3.7491 3.7748
April 3.8209 3.7373 3.7774
May 3.8095 3.6355 3.7139
June 3.6819 3.6043 3.6483
July 3.7417 3.6741 3.7001
August 3.7980 3.7296 3.7766
September 3.8702 3.7900 3.8311
October 3.8366 3.7502 3.8002
November 3.7782 3.7421 3.7610
December 3.8102 3.7639 3.7865