YEARLY HIGH
0.5710 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4399 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5196 SAR

2011 NAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.5710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.4399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1310 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5416 to the December average rate of 0.4583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5710 was up 0.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,855 SAR
2010 Average 2,568 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,200 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 655.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5669
0.4484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.5434, compared to 0.4958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0685 SAR (High: 0.5356 / Low: 0.4671). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 SAR (High: 0.5574 / Low: 0.5445).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0685
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.5464) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+10.46%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.5464
2010 Avg (May) 0.4947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5671 0.5223 0.5416
February 0.5387 0.5128 0.5215
March 0.5518 0.5300 0.5421
April 0.5688 0.5461 0.5571
May 0.5710 0.5319 0.5464
June 0.5574 0.5445 0.5520
July 0.5646 0.5376 0.5529
August 0.5585 0.5139 0.5294
September 0.5356 0.4671 0.5037
October 0.4787 0.4600 0.4704
November 0.4742 0.4399 0.4599
December 0.4680 0.4464 0.4583