2012 MYR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2495 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1721 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2150 SAR

2012 MYR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.2495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1.1721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0774 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2049 to the December average rate of 1.2277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2495 was down 2.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,990 SAR

2011 Average 24,538 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 23,443 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,547.41 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2463

1.1730

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 1.2153, compared to 1.2147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0567 SAR (High: 1.2387 / Low: 1.1820). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 SAR (High: 1.2332 / Low: 1.2236).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0567

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.2319) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2359), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-0.32%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.2319

2011 Avg (March) 1.2359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2336	1.1823	1.2049
February	1.2487	1.2257	1.2402
March	1.2495	1.2141	1.2319
April	1.2397	1.2208	1.2258
May	1.2387	1.1820	1.2099
June	1.1890	1.1721	1.1791
July	1.1996	1.1755	1.1843
August	1.2118	1.1975	1.2034
September	1.2347	1.2002	1.2185
October	1.2356	1.2203	1.2282
November	1.2336	1.2213	1.2263
December	1.2332	1.2236	1.2277