YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 SAR

2012 KRW to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0035 was down 1.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,616 SAR
2011 Average 16,947 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,823 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,793.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0035
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0035) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.75%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0035
2011 Avg (December) 0.0033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
February 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
March 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
April 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
May 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
June 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
July 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
September 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
October 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
November 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
December 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035