2012 MDL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3221 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2979 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3101 SAR

2012 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.2979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3181 to the December average rate of 0.3080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3221 was down 3.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,611 SAR

2011 Average 1,602 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,490 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.17 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3208

0.2986

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.3162, compared to 0.3041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0108 SAR (High: 0.3214 / Low: 0.3106). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.3049 / Low: 0.3026).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3181) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+3.29%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3181

2011 Avg (January) 0.3080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3221	0.3146	0.3181
February	0.3197	0.3128	0.3170
March	0.3188	0.3153	0.3169
April	0.3214	0.3171	0.3190
May	0.3214	0.3106	0.3161
June	0.3119	0.3047	0.3099
July	0.3077	0.2988	0.3029
August	0.3028	0.2979	0.3005
September	0.3039	0.3011	0.3026
October	0.3095	0.3025	0.3064
November	0.3049	0.3026	0.3040
December	0.3114	0.3037	0.3080