2012 EGP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6221 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5931 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6179 SAR

2012 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0289 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6211 to the December average rate of 0.6088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6221 was down 3.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,110 SAR

2011 Average 3,155 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,966 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6227

0.6076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.6210, compared to 0.6147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0204 SAR (High: 0.6136 / Low: 0.5931). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.6218 / Low: 0.6210).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6211) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6451), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0240 (-3.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6211

2011 Avg (January) 0.6451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6221	0.6205	0.6211
February	0.6219	0.6210	0.6214
March	0.6218	0.6210	0.6213
April	0.6216	0.6202	0.6211
May	0.6219	0.6201	0.6208
June	0.6218	0.6185	0.6203
July	0.6198	0.6160	0.6184
August	0.6195	0.6144	0.6167
September	0.6169	0.6127	0.6152
October	0.6158	0.6135	0.6148
November	0.6177	0.6129	0.6144
December	0.6136	0.5931	0.6088