YEARLY HIGH
1.0321 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0297 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0303 SAR

2011 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.0297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0302 to the December average rate of 1.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0321 was up 0.18% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,161 SAR
2010 Average 5,151 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,149 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0305
1.0300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.0302, compared to 1.0303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 1.0321 / Low: 1.0299). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 1.0303 / Low: 1.0303).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.0303) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.0303
2010 Avg (August) 1.0302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0303 1.0301 1.0302
February 1.0303 1.0302 1.0303
March 1.0303 1.0302 1.0303
April 1.0303 1.0301 1.0302
May 1.0303 1.0302 1.0302
June 1.0303 1.0302 1.0303
July 1.0321 1.0302 1.0304
August 1.0321 1.0299 1.0303
September 1.0303 1.0303 1.0303
October 1.0303 1.0303 1.0303
November 1.0303 1.0297 1.0301
December 1.0302 1.0298 1.0300