YEARLY HIGH
1.4177 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0684 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2715 SAR

2011 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.4177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 1.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3493 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2871 to the December average rate of 1.1038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4177 was up 3.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,354 SAR
2010 Average 24,921 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,369 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,985.81 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3925
1.0776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.3314, compared to 1.2116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1766 SAR (High: 1.2927 / Low: 1.1161). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 SAR (High: 1.3229 / Low: 1.2781).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1766
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.3663) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2000 (+17.14%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.3663
2010 Avg (May) 1.1663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3246 1.2391 1.2871
February 1.3229 1.2781 1.3033
March 1.3284 1.2781 1.3066
April 1.4159 1.3127 1.3661
May 1.4177 1.3297 1.3663
June 1.3915 1.3261 1.3591
July 1.3792 1.3000 1.3415
August 1.3573 1.2701 1.3035
September 1.2927 1.1161 1.1929
October 1.2278 1.1217 1.1814
November 1.1884 1.0961 1.1461
December 1.1290 1.0684 1.1038