2012 MRO to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0132 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0124 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0127 SAR

2012 MRO to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0132 was down 6.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 SAR

2011 Average 67 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 62 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.99 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0131

0.0124

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0126).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0130) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0130

2011 Avg (January) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0132	0.0129	0.0130
February	0.0130	0.0128	0.0129
March	0.0129	0.0127	0.0128
April	0.0131	0.0128	0.0129
May	0.0131	0.0127	0.0129
June	0.0130	0.0127	0.0128
July	0.0129	0.0125	0.0127
August	0.0125	0.0124	0.0124
September	0.0125	0.0124	0.0125
October	0.0126	0.0124	0.0125
November	0.0126	0.0126	0.0126
December	0.0127	0.0124	0.0126