2011 ILS to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1149 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9819 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0492 SAR

2011 ILS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ILS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.1149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.9819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1330 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0451 to the December average rate of 0.9931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1149 was up 5.34% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,574 SAR

2010 Average 5,024 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,909 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 664.97 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1089

0.9826

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.0660, compared to 1.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0590 SAR (High: 1.0978 / Low: 1.0388). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 SAR (High: 1.1053 / Low: 1.0840).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0590

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 1.0984) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1250 (+12.84%).

2011 Avg (June) 1.0984

2010 Avg (June) 0.9734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0639	1.0098	1.0451
February	1.0403	1.0093	1.0245
March	1.0783	1.0322	1.0522
April	1.1068	1.0779	1.0933
May	1.1112	1.0605	1.0825
June	1.1149	1.0776	1.0984
July	1.1053	1.0840	1.0979
August	1.0978	1.0388	1.0567
September	1.0496	1.0017	1.0174
October	1.0440	0.9984	1.0231
November	1.0252	0.9863	1.0061
December	1.0061	0.9819	0.9931