2013 LTL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4995 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3907 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4428 SAR

2013 LTL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.4995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.3907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1088 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4441 to the December average rate of 1.4882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4995 was up 2.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4582, 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 7,498 SAR

2012 Average 6,982 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,954 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 544.12 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4961

1.4003

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 1.4265, compared to 1.4590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0612 SAR (High: 1.4819 / Low: 1.4208). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 SAR (High: 1.4552 / Low: 1.4359).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0612

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.4816) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0722 (+5.12%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.4816

2012 Avg (October) 1.4094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4743	1.4193	1.4441
February	1.4819	1.4208	1.4509
March	1.4216	1.3907	1.4083
April	1.4285	1.3923	1.4148
May	1.4300	1.3946	1.4098
June	1.4535	1.4110	1.4314
July	1.4430	1.3920	1.4209
August	1.4552	1.4359	1.4468
September	1.4691	1.4262	1.4510
October	1.4995	1.4688	1.4816
November	1.4771	1.4522	1.4657
December	1.4976	1.4721	1.4882