2011 NPR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0534 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0437 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0508 SAR

2011 NPR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NPR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0527 to the December average rate of 0.0447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0534 was down 0.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267 SAR

2010 Average 263 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 218 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.30 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0537

0.0439

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0526, compared to 0.0490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0031 SAR (High: 0.0514 / Low: 0.0483). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0527).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.0528) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.69%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.0528

2010 Avg (July) 0.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0532	0.0524	0.0527
February	0.0530	0.0524	0.0527
March	0.0532	0.0527	0.0529
April	0.0532	0.0526	0.0529
May	0.0531	0.0516	0.0522
June	0.0526	0.0520	0.0522
July	0.0534	0.0524	0.0528
August	0.0532	0.0509	0.0517
September	0.0514	0.0483	0.0496
October	0.0487	0.0480	0.0484
November	0.0486	0.0457	0.0470
December	0.0459	0.0437	0.0447