2012 LRD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0523 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0498 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0509 SAR

2012 LRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0516 to the December average rate of 0.0513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0523 was down 2.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262 SAR

2011 Average 260 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 249 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0517

0.0501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0509, compared to 0.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0509

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0509). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0516) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.42%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0516

2011 Avg (January) 0.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0523	0.0509	0.0516
February	0.0518	0.0508	0.0512
March	0.0515	0.0506	0.0510
April	0.0512	0.0506	0.0509
May	0.0508	0.0498	0.0505
June	0.0508	0.0499	0.0503
July	0.0506	0.0500	0.0503
August	0.0510	0.0501	0.0506
September	0.0512	0.0504	0.0508
October	0.0520	0.0506	0.0513
November	0.0519	0.0505	0.0509
December	0.0517	0.0507	0.0513