2013 RON to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1699 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0812 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1276 SAR

2013 RON to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 1.0812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0887 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1385 to the December average rate of 1.1515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1699 was up 1.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1571, 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 5,849 SAR

2012 Average 5,411 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,406 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1563

1.0990

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 1.1219, compared to 1.1332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0533 SAR (High: 1.1344 / Low: 1.0812). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 SAR (High: 1.1325 / Low: 1.1177).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.1429) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.26%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.1429

2012 Avg (February) 1.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1614	1.1099	1.1385
February	1.1699	1.1214	1.1429
March	1.1272	1.0876	1.1073
April	1.1343	1.0871	1.1157
May	1.1431	1.1099	1.1232
June	1.1249	1.0858	1.1038
July	1.1344	1.0812	1.1091
August	1.1325	1.1177	1.1267
September	1.1375	1.1028	1.1221
October	1.1649	1.1388	1.1514
November	1.1498	1.1275	1.1384
December	1.1612	1.1412	1.1515