2011 GMD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1420 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1245 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1332 SAR

2011 GMD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.1420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.1245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1353 to the December average rate of 0.1295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1420 was down 1.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 710 SAR

2010 Average 680 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 622 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.72 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1369

0.1277

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1353, compared to 0.1310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1353

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.0109 SAR (High: 0.1420 / Low: 0.1311). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SAR (High: 0.1369 / Low: 0.1326).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.1354) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+4.35%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.1354

2010 Avg (July) 0.1298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1382	0.1326	0.1353
February	0.1369	0.1326	0.1336
March	0.1402	0.1327	0.1357
April	0.1402	0.1335	0.1361
May	0.1387	0.1326	0.1353
June	0.1418	0.1309	0.1360
July	0.1420	0.1311	0.1354
August	0.1380	0.1300	0.1348
September	0.1353	0.1245	0.1289
October	0.1330	0.1245	0.1292
November	0.1303	0.1258	0.1284
December	0.1314	0.1269	0.1295