2011 MAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4903 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4357 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4636 SAR

2011 MAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.4903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0546 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4487 to the December average rate of 0.4431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4903 was up 1.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,452 SAR

2010 Average 2,229 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,179 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4819

0.4396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.4668, compared to 0.4605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0263 SAR (High: 0.4699 / Low: 0.4436). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 SAR (High: 0.4793 / Low: 0.4700).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.4755) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0480 (+11.23%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.4755

2010 Avg (May) 0.4274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4584	0.4357	0.4487
February	0.4610	0.4508	0.4560
March	0.4716	0.4592	0.4660
April	0.4892	0.4696	0.4783
May	0.4903	0.4659	0.4755
June	0.4839	0.4678	0.4763
July	0.4798	0.4643	0.4737
August	0.4793	0.4700	0.4750
September	0.4731	0.4500	0.4594
October	0.4699	0.4436	0.4583
November	0.4605	0.4442	0.4535
December	0.4517	0.4361	0.4431