2012 PGK to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8559 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7607 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8097 SAR

2012 PGK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 1.8559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.7607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0952 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7820 to the December average rate of 1.8208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8559 was up 4.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,279 SAR

2011 Average 8,019 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,803 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.99 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8281

1.7778

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.8000, compared to 1.8195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0666 SAR (High: 1.8348 / Low: 1.7682). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 SAR (High: 1.8112 / Low: 1.8013).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.8101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2631 (+17.00%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.8101

2011 Avg (May) 1.5471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8189	1.7607	1.7820
February	1.8348	1.7682	1.7903
March	1.8357	1.7851	1.7935
April	1.8465	1.7940	1.8203
May	1.8559	1.8010	1.8101
June	1.8112	1.8013	1.8037
July	1.8403	1.7875	1.8168
August	1.8308	1.8046	1.8173
September	1.8414	1.8107	1.8239
October	1.8431	1.8033	1.8203
November	1.8282	1.8089	1.8177
December	1.8364	1.7962	1.8208