2011 PEN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3924 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3207 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3615 SAR

2011 PEN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.3924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.3207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3447 to the December average rate of 1.3903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3924 was up 11.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,962 SAR

2010 Average 6,240 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,603 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.85 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3961

1.3260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.3476, compared to 1.3753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0442 SAR (High: 1.3648 / Low: 1.3207). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SAR (High: 1.3924 / Low: 1.3877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.3903) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.2481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1421 (+11.39%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.3903

2010 Avg (December) 1.2481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3523	1.3364	1.3447
February	1.3554	1.3450	1.3525
March	1.3545	1.3319	1.3498
April	1.3436	1.3246	1.3318
May	1.3648	1.3207	1.3499
June	1.3616	1.3448	1.3569
July	1.3703	1.3640	1.3679
August	1.3762	1.3615	1.3690
September	1.3758	1.3527	1.3673
October	1.3852	1.3501	1.3719
November	1.3888	1.3818	1.3857
December	1.3924	1.3877	1.3903