YEARLY HIGH
0.6023 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5870 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5943 SAR

2012 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.6023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.5870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5938 to the December average rate of 0.6009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6023 was up 1.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,057 SAR
2011 Average 14,509 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,676 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.86 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6021
0.5873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5935, compared to 0.5951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0082 SAR (High: 0.6009 / Low: 0.5927). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.5959 / Low: 0.5940).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.6009) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+1.83%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.6009
2011 Avg (November) 0.5901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5956 0.5921 0.5938
February 0.5959 0.5940 0.5952
March 0.5955 0.5922 0.5942
April 0.5971 0.5938 0.5950
May 0.5966 0.5888 0.5933
June 0.5907 0.5886 0.5893
July 0.5908 0.5870 0.5886
August 0.5906 0.5873 0.5896
September 0.5966 0.5906 0.5933
October 0.6009 0.5927 0.5977
November 0.6023 0.5996 0.6009
December 0.6020 0.5992 0.6009