YEARLY HIGH
0.0770 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0656 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0704 SAR

2012 INR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0733 to the December average rate of 0.0686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0770 was down 9.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,249 SAR
2011 Average 20,166 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,408 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,840.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0771
0.0661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0056 SAR (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0703). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0671).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0762) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-7.69%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0762
2011 Avg (February) 0.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0760 0.0703 0.0733
February 0.0770 0.0758 0.0762
March 0.0758 0.0732 0.0745
April 0.0740 0.0712 0.0725
May 0.0713 0.0667 0.0690
June 0.0683 0.0656 0.0670
July 0.0690 0.0668 0.0677
August 0.0681 0.0671 0.0675
September 0.0709 0.0671 0.0690
October 0.0725 0.0694 0.0707
November 0.0698 0.0674 0.0684
December 0.0691 0.0681 0.0686