2012 RON to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1571 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9778 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0825 SAR

2012 RON to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.9778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1793 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1146 to the December average rate of 1.0977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1571 was down 15.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,785 SAR

2011 Average 6,164 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,889 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 896.59 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1526

0.9996

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.1085, compared to 1.0565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0860 SAR (High: 1.0638 / Low: 0.9778). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 SAR (High: 1.0740 / Low: 1.0572).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0860

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1399) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0656 (-5.44%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1399

2011 Avg (February) 1.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1381	1.0924	1.1146
February	1.1571	1.1210	1.1399
March	1.1462	1.1182	1.1343
April	1.1442	1.1192	1.1276
May	1.1213	1.0385	1.0820
June	1.0674	1.0361	1.0527
July	1.0638	0.9778	1.0123
August	1.0573	0.9927	1.0285
September	1.0937	1.0502	1.0718
October	1.0740	1.0572	1.0664
November	1.0795	1.0498	1.0624
December	1.1231	1.0695	1.0977