YEARLY HIGH
5.0447 SAR
YEARLY LOW
4.5244 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8231 SAR

2012 EUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 5.0447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 4.5244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5203 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8391 to the December average rate of 4.9198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.0447 was down 9.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.5684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,224 SAR
2011 Average 26,109 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 22,622 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,601.70 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.9979
4.5754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 4.8658, compared to 4.7804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3207 SAR (High: 4.9611 / Low: 4.6403). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0911 SAR (High: 4.9212 / Low: 4.8302).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3207
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1361 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.9627) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.1197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1571 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 4.9627
2011 Avg (February) 5.1197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9489 4.7512 4.8391
February 5.0447 4.9047 4.9627
March 5.0011 4.8867 4.9536
April 5.0011 4.8995 4.9373
May 4.9611 4.6403 4.8012
June 4.7598 4.6419 4.7009
July 4.7353 4.5244 4.6106
August 4.7174 4.5658 4.6487
September 4.9224 4.7142 4.8264
October 4.9212 4.8302 4.8655
November 4.8762 4.7656 4.8111
December 4.9664 4.8510 4.9198