2012 GTQ to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4884 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4672 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4787 SAR

2012 GTQ to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.4884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4799 to the December average rate of 0.4752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4884 was down 1.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,442 SAR

2011 Average 2,408 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,336 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4862

0.4690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.4820, compared to 0.4753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0100 SAR (High: 0.4790 / Low: 0.4691). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SAR (High: 0.4834 / Low: 0.4805).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.4846) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4916), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-1.41%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.4846

2011 Avg (April) 0.4916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4827	0.4770	0.4799
February	0.4847	0.4788	0.4823
March	0.4874	0.4825	0.4848
April	0.4884	0.4818	0.4846
May	0.4834	0.4805	0.4820
June	0.4818	0.4761	0.4783
July	0.4812	0.4768	0.4790
August	0.4806	0.4719	0.4766
September	0.4742	0.4672	0.4704
October	0.4790	0.4691	0.4736
November	0.4795	0.4727	0.4773
December	0.4799	0.4717	0.4752