2012 SAR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2757 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.2468 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2576 AUD

2012 SAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.2757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.2468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0289 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2564 to the December average rate of 0.2550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2757 was down 1.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,378 AUD

2011 Average 1,292 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 1,234 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.54 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2693

0.2469

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to AUD 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 0.2584, compared to 0.2567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0163 AUD (High: 0.2739 / Low: 0.2576). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 AUD (High: 0.2583 / Low: 0.2548).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2674) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+6.36%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2674

2011 Avg (June) 0.2514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2617	0.2501	0.2564
February	0.2508	0.2468	0.2488
March	0.2572	0.2479	0.2530
April	0.2597	0.2552	0.2575
May	0.2739	0.2576	0.2674
June	0.2757	0.2609	0.2674
July	0.2631	0.2537	0.2587
August	0.2586	0.2522	0.2546
September	0.2616	0.2523	0.2563
October	0.2622	0.2569	0.2592
November	0.2583	0.2548	0.2564
December	0.2573	0.2524	0.2550