2012 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5299 SAR

YEARLY LOW

13.2637 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3873 SAR

2012 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 13.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 13.2637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2662 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4541 to the December average rate of 13.3273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.5299 was down 1.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.7967, 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 67,650 SAR

2011 Average 67,831 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 66,319 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,330.99 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.5322

13.2672

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 13.4550, compared to 13.3195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1468 SAR (High: 13.5030 / Low: 13.3562). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 SAR (High: 13.3377 / Low: 13.3068).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1468

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0626 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 13.5101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.3992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1109 (+0.83%).

2012 Avg (February) 13.5101

2011 Avg (February) 13.3992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5156	13.4105	13.4541
February	13.5299	13.4728	13.5101
March	13.4998	13.4303	13.4656
April	13.5070	13.4547	13.4813
May	13.5030	13.3562	13.4353
June	13.4504	13.3410	13.3838
July	13.4224	13.2879	13.3212
August	13.3226	13.2637	13.2893
September	13.3772	13.2931	13.3397
October	13.3632	13.3322	13.3431
November	13.3330	13.2817	13.2962
December	13.3377	13.3068	13.3273