YEARLY HIGH
6.1267 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.3510 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7955 SAR

2010 GIP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GIP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 6.1267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 5.3510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7757 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0596 to the December average rate of 5.8475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,633 SAR
Yearly Average 28,977 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,755 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,878.36 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

6.1153
5.4476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 5.7207, compared to 5.8703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.3816 SAR (High: 5.7326 / Low: 5.3510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1005 SAR (High: 5.7928 / Low: 5.6923).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3816
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.2434 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 6.0596.

2010 Avg (January) 6.0596
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1267 5.9628 6.0596
February 5.9850 5.7004 5.8421
March 5.7562 5.5613 5.6431
April 5.7928 5.6923 5.7466
May 5.7326 5.3510 5.5032
June 5.6446 5.4080 5.5296
July 5.8668 5.6294 5.7323
August 5.9851 5.7652 5.8668
September 5.9517 5.7469 5.8331
October 6.0210 5.8891 5.9494
November 6.0989 5.8192 5.9927
December 5.9370 5.7689 5.8475