2012 KGS to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0841 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0790 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0803 SAR

2012 KGS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0803 to the December average rate of 0.0791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0841 was down 0.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0846, 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 421 SAR

2011 Average 407 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 395 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.81 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0837

0.0787

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 0.0800, compared to 0.0806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0046 SAR (High: 0.0841 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0798 / Low: 0.0795).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0833) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0840), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.82%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0833

2011 Avg (August) 0.0840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0809	0.0799	0.0803
February	0.0805	0.0800	0.0802
March	0.0806	0.0800	0.0804
April	0.0805	0.0800	0.0802
May	0.0800	0.0793	0.0797
June	0.0799	0.0792	0.0795
July	0.0832	0.0793	0.0804
August	0.0841	0.0829	0.0833
September	0.0841	0.0795	0.0819
October	0.0798	0.0795	0.0796
November	0.0795	0.0793	0.0793
December	0.0794	0.0790	0.0791