2012 LSL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4993 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4200 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4578 SAR

2012 LSL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.4993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.4200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0793 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4681 to the December average rate of 0.4349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4993 was down 12.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5713, 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 2,497 SAR

2011 Average 2,603 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,100 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.44 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5002

0.4197

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 0.4730, compared to 0.4427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0448 SAR (High: 0.4852 / Low: 0.4404). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 SAR (High: 0.4331 / Low: 0.4200).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5419), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0484 (-8.93%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4935

2011 Avg (March) 0.5419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4829	0.4586	0.4681
February	0.4978	0.4811	0.4898
March	0.4993	0.4859	0.4935
April	0.4911	0.4690	0.4794
May	0.4852	0.4404	0.4602
June	0.4585	0.4363	0.4472
July	0.4629	0.4396	0.4545
August	0.4632	0.4416	0.4535
September	0.4597	0.4461	0.4532
October	0.4502	0.4247	0.4335
November	0.4331	0.4200	0.4264
December	0.4439	0.4238	0.4349