2011 LSL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5713 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4393 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5206 SAR

2011 LSL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.5713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.4393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1320 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5433 to the December average rate of 0.4583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5713 was up 0.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,857 SAR

2010 Average 2,565 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,197 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.91 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5663

0.4484

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.5441, compared to 0.4970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5441

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0621 SAR (High: 0.5354 / Low: 0.4734). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 SAR (High: 0.5586 / Low: 0.5463).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.5482) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0565 (+11.49%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.5482

2010 Avg (May) 0.4917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5677	0.5223	0.5433
February	0.5378	0.5136	0.5217
March	0.5512	0.5292	0.5419
April	0.5647	0.5460	0.5565
May	0.5713	0.5345	0.5482
June	0.5586	0.5463	0.5532
July	0.5592	0.5410	0.5527
August	0.5617	0.5169	0.5302
September	0.5354	0.4734	0.5056
October	0.4846	0.4637	0.4747
November	0.4756	0.4393	0.4607
December	0.4673	0.4463	0.4583