2014 GIP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4368 SAR

YEARLY LOW

5.8246 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1793 SAR

2014 GIP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GIP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 6.4368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 5.8246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6122 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1755 to the December average rate of 5.8663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.4368 was up 3.63% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.2114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,184 SAR

2013 Average 29,530 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 29,123 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,061.14 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.4556

5.8128

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 6.2607, compared to 6.0980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1926 SAR (High: 6.2298 / Low: 6.0372). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0863 SAR (High: 5.9109 / Low: 5.8246).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1926

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0863

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1501 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 6.4020) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.6909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7111 (+12.49%).

2014 Avg (July) 6.4020

2013 Avg (July) 5.6909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2396	6.1327	6.1755
February	6.2849	6.1164	6.2119
March	6.2799	6.1812	6.2354
April	6.3292	6.2172	6.2790
May	6.3663	6.2681	6.3158
June	6.4160	6.2771	6.3466
July	6.4368	6.3329	6.4020
August	6.3315	6.2048	6.2619
September	6.2298	6.0372	6.1117
October	6.0721	5.9616	6.0285
November	6.0045	5.8634	5.9175
December	5.9109	5.8246	5.8663