YEARLY HIGH
0.0231 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0164 SAR

2012 MWK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0228 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0231 was down 7.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116 SAR
2011 Average 120 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 56 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.70 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0240
0.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0084 SAR (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0135).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0227) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-8.33%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0227
2011 Avg (February) 0.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0231 0.0226 0.0228
February 0.0231 0.0224 0.0227
March 0.0227 0.0224 0.0226
April 0.0228 0.0222 0.0226
May 0.0227 0.0143 0.0166
June 0.0143 0.0138 0.0141
July 0.0140 0.0136 0.0138
August 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
September 0.0135 0.0124 0.0130
October 0.0125 0.0119 0.0121
November 0.0121 0.0115 0.0118
December 0.0116 0.0112 0.0115