2013 LSL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4427 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3574 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3902 SAR

2013 LSL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4279 to the December average rate of 0.3618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4427 was down 11.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4993, 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 2,214 SAR

2012 Average 2,289 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,787 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.30 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4345

0.3552

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 0.4079, compared to 0.3725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0458 SAR (High: 0.4193 / Low: 0.3735). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SAR (High: 0.4262 / Low: 0.4187).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4279) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0402 (-8.58%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4279

2012 Avg (January) 0.4681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4427	0.4158	0.4279
February	0.4262	0.4187	0.4218
March	0.4158	0.4018	0.4085
April	0.4215	0.4059	0.4120
May	0.4193	0.3735	0.4027
June	0.3819	0.3668	0.3744
July	0.3853	0.3679	0.3782
August	0.3826	0.3616	0.3729
September	0.3873	0.3642	0.3755
October	0.3842	0.3716	0.3787
November	0.3722	0.3617	0.3678
December	0.3675	0.3574	0.3618