YEARLY HIGH
2.1402 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.9660 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0497 SAR

2013 FJD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FJD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2.1402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.9660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1742 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1254 to the December average rate of 1.9971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1402 was down 0.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,701 SAR
2012 Average 10,491 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,830 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 870.90 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1395
1.9699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 2.0910, compared to 2.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0806 SAR (High: 2.1164 / Low: 2.0358). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 SAR (High: 2.1166 / Low: 2.0920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0806
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0500 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.1254) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+1.69%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.1254
2012 Avg (January) 2.0901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1402 2.1089 2.1254
February 2.1318 2.0984 2.1143
March 2.1166 2.0920 2.1030
April 2.1288 2.0965 2.1098
May 2.1164 2.0358 2.0716
June 2.0472 1.9862 2.0216
July 2.0084 1.9734 1.9864
August 1.9988 1.9660 1.9840
September 2.0426 1.9665 2.0118
October 2.0727 2.0225 2.0443
November 2.0463 1.9989 2.0275
December 2.0117 1.9856 1.9971