YEARLY HIGH
0.2966 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2603 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2853 SAR

2012 MXN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.2966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.2603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2796 to the December average rate of 0.2912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2966 was down 8.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,829 SAR
2011 Average 15,139 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,017 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,811.37 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2970
0.2666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.2833, compared to 0.2874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0270 SAR (High: 0.2903 / Low: 0.2633). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 SAR (High: 0.2865 / Low: 0.2804).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2945) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0181 (-5.78%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2945
2011 Avg (March) 0.3125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2902 0.2688 0.2796
February 0.2959 0.2898 0.2933
March 0.2966 0.2896 0.2945
April 0.2950 0.2834 0.2876
May 0.2903 0.2633 0.2756
June 0.2802 0.2603 0.2691
July 0.2851 0.2741 0.2808
August 0.2865 0.2804 0.2847
September 0.2949 0.2837 0.2899
October 0.2940 0.2868 0.2909
November 0.2901 0.2832 0.2868
December 0.2947 0.2881 0.2912