YEARLY HIGH
0.0445 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0417 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0434 SAR

2011 PKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.0445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0437 to the December average rate of 0.0419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0445 was down 0.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,255 SAR
2010 Average 22,008 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,827 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,428.20 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0445
0.0417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0439, compared to 0.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0423). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.0443) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.83%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.0443
2010 Avg (April) 0.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0438 0.0437 0.0437
February 0.0441 0.0437 0.0439
March 0.0442 0.0438 0.0439
April 0.0445 0.0439 0.0443
May 0.0444 0.0435 0.0440
June 0.0438 0.0435 0.0437
July 0.0439 0.0433 0.0435
August 0.0435 0.0429 0.0433
September 0.0430 0.0427 0.0428
October 0.0433 0.0428 0.0431
November 0.0436 0.0423 0.0431
December 0.0422 0.0417 0.0419