2012 KES to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0457 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0428 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0444 SAR

2012 KES to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0436 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0457 was down 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229 SAR

2011 Average 212 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 214 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0454

0.0434

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.0446, compared to 0.0442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0446

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0450).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0453) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.70%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0453

2011 Avg (March) 0.0445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0447	0.0428	0.0436
February	0.0454	0.0448	0.0452
March	0.0457	0.0451	0.0453
April	0.0452	0.0450	0.0451
May	0.0452	0.0432	0.0445
June	0.0451	0.0435	0.0442
July	0.0447	0.0444	0.0445
August	0.0447	0.0445	0.0446
September	0.0446	0.0439	0.0443
October	0.0442	0.0440	0.0440
November	0.0440	0.0436	0.0438
December	0.0438	0.0436	0.0436