2012 LVL to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LVL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LVL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 7.2024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 6.5065.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6959 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9228 to the December average rate of 7.0629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.2024 was down 9.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.9289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LVL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LVL to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.9664, compared to 6.8649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1015 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4355 SAR (High: 7.0960 / Low: 6.6605). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1178 SAR (High: 7.0593 / Low: 6.9415).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1775 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 7.0964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.2777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1812 (-2.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0702 | 6.7894 | 6.9228 |
| February | 7.2024 | 6.9890 | 7.0964 |
| March | 7.1576 | 7.0289 | 7.0990 |
| April | 7.1497 | 7.0027 | 7.0585 |
| May | 7.0960 | 6.6605 | 6.8810 |
| June | 6.8343 | 6.6348 | 6.7408 |
| July | 6.7962 | 6.5065 | 6.6224 |
| August | 6.7872 | 6.6046 | 6.6751 |
| September | 7.0698 | 6.7715 | 6.9295 |
| October | 7.0593 | 6.9415 | 6.9906 |
| November | 6.9980 | 6.8393 | 6.9092 |
| December | 7.1434 | 6.9647 | 7.0629 |