YEARLY HIGH
0.0102 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0092 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0098 SAR

2012 KMF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0102 was down 9.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51 SAR
2011 Average 53 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 46 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0102
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0099, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0093).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0101
2011 Avg (February) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
February 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0102 0.0099 0.0101
April 0.0102 0.0100 0.0100
May 0.0101 0.0094 0.0098
June 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
July 0.0098 0.0092 0.0094
August 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
September 0.0100 0.0095 0.0097
October 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099
November 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
December 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100