YEARLY HIGH
0.0846 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0789 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0814 SAR

2011 KGS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.0846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0846 was down 0.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 423 SAR
2010 Average 408 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 395 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.41 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0845
0.0786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0802, compared to 0.0825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.0827 / Low: 0.0802). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0790).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.0840) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+4.32%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.0840
2010 Avg (August) 0.0805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0796 0.0789 0.0793
February 0.0793 0.0790 0.0791
March 0.0795 0.0790 0.0791
April 0.0802 0.0790 0.0797
May 0.0827 0.0802 0.0811
June 0.0831 0.0828 0.0829
July 0.0842 0.0828 0.0833
August 0.0846 0.0831 0.0840
September 0.0836 0.0830 0.0832
October 0.0835 0.0823 0.0829
November 0.0823 0.0801 0.0811
December 0.0811 0.0801 0.0805