2012 RUB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1294 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1108 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1209 SAR

2012 RUB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1196 to the December average rate of 0.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1294 was down 5.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 647 SAR

2011 Average 639 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 554 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1292

0.1126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1227, compared to 0.1191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0151 SAR (High: 0.1277 / Low: 0.1125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 0.1235 / Low: 0.1213).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1278) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-3.13%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1278

2011 Avg (March) 0.1319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1243	0.1164	0.1196
February	0.1288	0.1239	0.1258
March	0.1294	0.1262	0.1278
April	0.1288	0.1263	0.1273
May	0.1277	0.1125	0.1217
June	0.1163	0.1108	0.1140
July	0.1174	0.1136	0.1155
August	0.1188	0.1156	0.1174
September	0.1229	0.1158	0.1195
October	0.1219	0.1192	0.1205
November	0.1215	0.1181	0.1195
December	0.1235	0.1213	0.1221