YEARLY HIGH
0.5806 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1538 SAR

2012 MMK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.5806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5764 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5781 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5806 was down 0.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,903 SAR
2011 Average 2,890 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 21 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,882.09 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6362
-0.0532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.3032, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.5715 SAR (High: 0.5761 / Low: 0.0046). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0044).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5715
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4983 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5788) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.47%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5788
2011 Avg (February) 0.5761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5806 0.5760 0.5781
February 0.5806 0.5760 0.5788
March 0.5806 0.5088 0.5758
April 0.5761 0.0046 0.0775
May 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
June 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
July 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
August 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
September 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
October 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
November 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044