2012 LYD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0740 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.9242 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9864 SAR

2012 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 3.0740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.9242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1498 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0240 to the December average rate of 2.9800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0740 was down 3.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,370 SAR

2011 Average 15,357 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 14,621 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 749.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0307

2.9503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.9942, compared to 2.9786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0913 SAR (High: 3.0740 / Low: 2.9827). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 SAR (High: 3.0008 / Low: 2.9681).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.0151) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0269), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-0.39%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.0151

2011 Avg (February) 3.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0667	2.9811	3.0240
February	3.0740	2.9827	3.0151
March	3.0264	2.9674	2.9869
April	3.0141	2.9786	3.0011
May	3.0228	2.9328	2.9810
June	2.9920	2.9242	2.9570
July	2.9909	2.9337	2.9608
August	2.9781	2.9318	2.9661
September	3.0044	2.9527	2.9714
October	3.0350	2.9913	3.0030
November	3.0148	2.9695	2.9903
December	3.0008	2.9681	2.9800