YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0758 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0774 SAR

2013 KGS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0790 to the December average rate of 0.0761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0791 was down 5.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0841, 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 396 SAR
2012 Average 402 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 379 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.97 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0793
0.0759
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 0.0781, compared to 0.0768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0759). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0779 / Low: 0.0777).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0790) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-1.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0790
2012 Avg (January) 0.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0791 0.0785 0.0790
February 0.0788 0.0782 0.0785
March 0.0789 0.0782 0.0784
April 0.0783 0.0773 0.0778
May 0.0779 0.0777 0.0778
June 0.0777 0.0770 0.0773
July 0.0771 0.0765 0.0767
August 0.0774 0.0766 0.0770
September 0.0771 0.0759 0.0766
October 0.0773 0.0767 0.0770
November 0.0773 0.0766 0.0770
December 0.0766 0.0758 0.0761