YEARLY HIGH
5.3209 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.2819 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2960 SAR

2013 JOD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JOD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 5.3209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.2819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2874 to the December average rate of 5.2994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.3209 was up 0.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.3104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,604 SAR
2012 Average 26,456 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,410 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.94 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.3028
5.2860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2940, compared to 5.2979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0280 SAR (High: 5.3209 / Low: 5.2929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 SAR (High: 5.2967 / Low: 5.2908).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 5.3014) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.2970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.08%).

2013 Avg (November) 5.3014
2012 Avg (November) 5.2970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2923 5.2819 5.2874
February 5.2967 5.2908 5.2939
March 5.3006 5.2945 5.2966
April 5.3009 5.2916 5.2966
May 5.3028 5.2899 5.2965
June 5.2969 5.2886 5.2931
July 5.3107 5.2919 5.2966
August 5.3024 5.2940 5.2974
September 5.3060 5.2839 5.2956
October 5.3008 5.2918 5.2971
November 5.3209 5.2929 5.3014
December 5.3065 5.2958 5.2994