2012 JPY to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0493 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0434 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0470 SAR

2012 JPY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0487 to the December average rate of 0.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0493 was down 0.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,629 SAR

2011 Average 23,548 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 21,683 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,945.97 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0491

0.0444

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JPY 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 0.0471, compared to 0.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 SAR (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0463). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0471).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0478) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+5.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0478

2011 Avg (February) 0.0454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0491	0.0481	0.0487
February	0.0493	0.0463	0.0478
March	0.0463	0.0448	0.0455
April	0.0469	0.0452	0.0461
May	0.0478	0.0467	0.0471
June	0.0480	0.0466	0.0473
July	0.0480	0.0470	0.0475
August	0.0479	0.0471	0.0476
September	0.0484	0.0476	0.0480
October	0.0481	0.0468	0.0475
November	0.0472	0.0454	0.0463
December	0.0458	0.0434	0.0448