2011 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.7967 SAR

YEARLY LOW

13.2719 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5652 SAR

2011 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 13.7967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 13.2719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5247 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3479 to the December average rate of 13.4966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.7967 was up 3.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 13.3933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,983 SAR

2010 Average 65,325 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 66,360 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,623.68 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.7868

13.3080

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 13.5086, compared to 13.6218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2800 SAR (High: 13.7637 / Low: 13.4837). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0822 SAR (High: 13.5412 / Low: 13.4591).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2800

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1228 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 13.7469) against the same month in 2010 (average: 13.0285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7184 (+5.51%).

2011 Avg (August) 13.7469

2010 Avg (August) 13.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4060	13.2719	13.3479
February	13.4638	13.3551	13.3992
March	13.5412	13.4591	13.4967
April	13.6631	13.5024	13.5600
May	13.6646	13.5536	13.6053
June	13.6963	13.6035	13.6427
July	13.7467	13.6227	13.6846
August	13.7967	13.6965	13.7469
September	13.7637	13.4837	13.6241
October	13.6949	13.5059	13.5978
November	13.6214	13.5310	13.5811
December	13.5527	13.4475	13.4966