2012 RSD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0469 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0384 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0428 SAR

2012 RSD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0461 to the December average rate of 0.0434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0469 was down 16.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 235 SAR

2011 Average 257 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 192 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0468

0.0388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0440, compared to 0.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0049 SAR (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0396). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0450 / Low: 0.0441).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0459) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-7.53%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0459

2011 Avg (February) 0.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0467	0.0455	0.0461
February	0.0469	0.0454	0.0459
March	0.0451	0.0442	0.0448
April	0.0450	0.0441	0.0443
May	0.0444	0.0396	0.0424
June	0.0416	0.0396	0.0407
July	0.0411	0.0384	0.0396
August	0.0401	0.0386	0.0394
September	0.0426	0.0398	0.0415
October	0.0440	0.0419	0.0428
November	0.0435	0.0422	0.0426
December	0.0440	0.0426	0.0434