2012 SAR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2774 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.2584 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2666 CAD

2012 SAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.2774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.2584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2704 to the December average rate of 0.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2774 was down 1.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2816, 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 1,387 CAD

2011 Average 1,319 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,292 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.32 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2754

0.2597

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CAD 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 0.2682, compared to 0.2649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0126 CAD (High: 0.2751 / Low: 0.2625). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 CAD (High: 0.2672 / Low: 0.2647).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2741) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+5.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2741

2011 Avg (June) 0.2607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2736	0.2668	0.2704
February	0.2673	0.2636	0.2660
March	0.2667	0.2629	0.2649
April	0.2676	0.2617	0.2647
May	0.2751	0.2625	0.2693
June	0.2774	0.2716	0.2741
July	0.2722	0.2673	0.2703
August	0.2681	0.2633	0.2648
September	0.2638	0.2584	0.2610
October	0.2667	0.2606	0.2632
November	0.2672	0.2647	0.2659
December	0.2657	0.2625	0.2641