2012 JOD to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 JOD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the JOD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 5.3104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 5.2719.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2883 to the December average rate of 5.2839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.3104 was up 0.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.3018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
JOD to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2879, compared to 5.2945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0265 SAR (High: 5.2984 / Low: 5.2719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SAR (High: 5.2915 / Low: 5.2839).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 5.2968) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.2915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+0.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2931 | 5.2836 | 5.2883 |
| February | 5.2931 | 5.2836 | 5.2867 |
| March | 5.2915 | 5.2839 | 5.2882 |
| April | 5.2921 | 5.2837 | 5.2872 |
| May | 5.2931 | 5.2837 | 5.2875 |
| June | 5.2939 | 5.2819 | 5.2895 |
| July | 5.3023 | 5.2875 | 5.2946 |
| August | 5.3031 | 5.2916 | 5.2970 |
| September | 5.3104 | 5.2884 | 5.2968 |
| October | 5.3039 | 5.2917 | 5.2975 |
| November | 5.3032 | 5.2907 | 5.2970 |
| December | 5.2984 | 5.2719 | 5.2839 |