YEARLY HIGH
0.6877 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5997 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6387 SAR

2013 NOK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NOK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.6877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.5997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6750 to the December average rate of 0.6104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6877 was up 1.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6744, 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 3,438 SAR
2012 Average 3,225 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,999 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6814
0.6039
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 0.6548, compared to 0.6226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0423 SAR (High: 0.6565 / Low: 0.6142). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 SAR (High: 0.6170 / Low: 0.6060).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.6746) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+2.73%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.6746
2012 Avg (February) 0.6567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6854 0.6693 0.6750
February 0.6877 0.6554 0.6746
March 0.6605 0.6414 0.6492
April 0.6567 0.6360 0.6478
May 0.6492 0.6368 0.6439
June 0.6565 0.6142 0.6384
July 0.6350 0.5997 0.6218
August 0.6409 0.6133 0.6293
September 0.6430 0.6131 0.6273
October 0.6366 0.6219 0.6303
November 0.6301 0.6063 0.6167
December 0.6170 0.6060 0.6104