2012 LTL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4582 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3122 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3966 SAR

2012 LTL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.4582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.3122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1460 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4014 to the December average rate of 1.4249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4582 was down 9.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6164, 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 7,291 SAR

2011 Average 7,560 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,561 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.96 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4463

1.3252

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 1.4089, compared to 1.3844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0915 SAR (High: 1.4374 / Low: 1.3460). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 SAR (High: 1.4234 / Low: 1.3992).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0915

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.4362) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4820), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0458 (-3.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.4362

2011 Avg (February) 1.4820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4312	1.3757	1.4014
February	1.4582	1.4140	1.4362
March	1.4496	1.4178	1.4343
April	1.4485	1.4174	1.4295
May	1.4374	1.3460	1.3913
June	1.3797	1.3405	1.3605
July	1.3713	1.3122	1.3353
August	1.3667	1.3332	1.3462
September	1.4255	1.3659	1.3973
October	1.4234	1.3992	1.4094
November	1.4104	1.3794	1.3932
December	1.4400	1.4048	1.4249