2012 PKR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0417 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0383 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0402 SAR

2012 PKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0415 to the December average rate of 0.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0417 was down 6.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0445, 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 20,844 SAR

2011 Average 21,715 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 19,158 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,686.00 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0418

0.0383

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 0.0411, compared to 0.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0413 / Low: 0.0401). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0415 / Low: 0.0412).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0415) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0437), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-5.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0415

2011 Avg (January) 0.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0417	0.0413	0.0415
February	0.0415	0.0412	0.0413
March	0.0414	0.0408	0.0412
April	0.0415	0.0412	0.0413
May	0.0413	0.0401	0.0411
June	0.0400	0.0396	0.0398
July	0.0399	0.0395	0.0397
August	0.0400	0.0395	0.0398
September	0.0401	0.0395	0.0397
October	0.0395	0.0391	0.0393
November	0.0392	0.0388	0.0391
December	0.0388	0.0383	0.0386