2012 PLN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2210 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0491 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1538 SAR

2012 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.2210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.0491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1719 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1071 to the December average rate of 1.2016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2210 was down 13.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4177, 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 24,420 SAR

2011 Average 25,426 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 20,981 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,438.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2124

1.0824

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 1.1477, compared to 1.1598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1332 SAR (High: 1.1916 / Low: 1.0584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 SAR (High: 1.1989 / Low: 1.1669).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1332

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2016) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0977 (+8.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2016

2011 Avg (December) 1.1038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1704	1.0626	1.1071
February	1.2194	1.1552	1.1855
March	1.2106	1.1782	1.1983
April	1.2055	1.1671	1.1815
May	1.1916	1.0584	1.1206
June	1.1242	1.0491	1.0932
July	1.1221	1.0743	1.1021
August	1.1522	1.1196	1.1369
September	1.2121	1.1242	1.1693
October	1.1989	1.1669	1.1851
November	1.1888	1.1398	1.1640
December	1.2210	1.1760	1.2016