2013 GMD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1159 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0982 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1110 SAR

2013 GMD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1122 to the December average rate of 0.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1159 was down 11.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1309, 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 579 SAR

2012 Average 604 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 491 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.32 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1166

0.0973

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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 0.1111, compared to 0.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0166 SAR (High: 0.1151 / Low: 0.0985). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.1156 / Low: 0.1140).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1122) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0143 (-11.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1122

2012 Avg (January) 0.1265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1159	0.1097	0.1122
February	0.1141	0.1102	0.1124
March	0.1137	0.1108	0.1127
April	0.1140	0.1119	0.1133
May	0.1140	0.1063	0.1122
June	0.1108	0.1022	0.1039
July	0.1158	0.1045	0.1140
August	0.1154	0.1069	0.1141
September	0.1156	0.1140	0.1150
October	0.1156	0.1134	0.1147
November	0.1151	0.0985	0.1091
December	0.0999	0.0982	0.0989