2011 LTL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6164 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.4013 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5119 SAR

2011 LTL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LTL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.6164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.4013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2151 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4517 to the December average rate of 1.4310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6164 was up 2.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.5816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,082 SAR

2010 Average 7,204 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,007 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,075.27 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5835

1.4172

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.5242, compared to 1.4995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.1063 SAR (High: 1.5380 / Low: 1.4316). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 SAR (High: 1.5735 / Low: 1.5361).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1063

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0597 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.5594) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1904 (+13.91%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.5594

2010 Avg (May) 1.3690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4897	1.4013	1.4517
February	1.5025	1.4597	1.4820
March	1.5435	1.4959	1.5202
April	1.6139	1.5358	1.5697
May	1.6164	1.5227	1.5594
June	1.5913	1.5301	1.5621
July	1.5749	1.5178	1.5510
August	1.5735	1.5361	1.5566
September	1.5515	1.4587	1.4969
October	1.5380	1.4316	1.4899
November	1.4999	1.4368	1.4716
December	1.4644	1.4016	1.4310