2012 NOK to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6744 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.6110 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6451 SAR

2012 NOK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.6744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.6110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0634 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6304 to the December average rate of 0.6682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6744 was down 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,372 SAR

2011 Average 3,349 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,055 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.89 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6732

0.6132

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 0.6424, compared to 0.6477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0393 SAR (High: 0.6552 / Low: 0.6159). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 SAR (High: 0.6744 / Low: 0.6608).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6682) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+4.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6682

2011 Avg (December) 0.6375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6456	0.6192	0.6304
February	0.6731	0.6433	0.6567
March	0.6706	0.6465	0.6576
April	0.6600	0.6463	0.6518
May	0.6552	0.6159	0.6345
June	0.6351	0.6110	0.6232
July	0.6284	0.6129	0.6182
August	0.6472	0.6215	0.6349
September	0.6608	0.6419	0.6528
October	0.6667	0.6496	0.6570
November	0.6634	0.6480	0.6554
December	0.6744	0.6608	0.6682