2013 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0330 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0289 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0301 SAR

2013 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 1.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0301 to the December average rate of 1.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0330 was up 0.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0330, 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 5,165 SAR

2012 Average 5,150 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,144 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.47 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0303

1.0298

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 1.0301, compared to 1.0301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0031 SAR (High: 1.0330 / Low: 1.0299). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 1.0304 / Low: 1.0300).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.0302) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.0302

2012 Avg (March) 1.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0307	1.0294	1.0301
February	1.0303	1.0299	1.0301
March	1.0330	1.0299	1.0302
April	1.0312	1.0289	1.0301
May	1.0304	1.0299	1.0301
June	1.0302	1.0292	1.0299
July	1.0304	1.0290	1.0300
August	1.0310	1.0298	1.0300
September	1.0314	1.0290	1.0302
October	1.0300	1.0294	1.0299
November	1.0304	1.0300	1.0301
December	1.0303	1.0294	1.0300