YEARLY HIGH
0.2062 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1949 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2005 SAR

2013 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2050 to the December average rate of 0.1963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2062 was down 5.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,031 SAR
2012 Average 1,056 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 974 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2059
0.1955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.2027, compared to 0.1982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 SAR (High: 0.2055 / Low: 0.2020). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.1976 / Low: 0.1966).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2050) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-5.39%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2050
2012 Avg (January) 0.2167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2062 0.2043 0.2050
February 0.2045 0.2022 0.2038
March 0.2055 0.2020 0.2033
April 0.2035 0.2013 0.2023
May 0.2019 0.2005 0.2013
June 0.2018 0.1993 0.2006
July 0.2015 0.1992 0.1999
August 0.2006 0.1987 0.1993
September 0.1999 0.1981 0.1987
October 0.1994 0.1970 0.1979
November 0.1976 0.1966 0.1971
December 0.1969 0.1949 0.1963