2013 SAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

248.1553 CDF

YEARLY LOW

243.4171 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

245.9745 CDF

2013 SAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 248.1553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 243.4171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7382 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 245.6851 to the December average rate of 246.1732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 248.1553 was down 0.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 248.7707, 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 1,240,776 CDF

2012 Average 1,226,497 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,217,086 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,690.88 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

246.9658

245.0788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CDF 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 245.7534, compared to 246.1956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.7534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.1956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 3.4479 CDF (High: 248.1553 / Low: 244.7074). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7224 CDF (High: 247.5661 / Low: 245.8438).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.4479

September Spread (Stable) ±1.7224

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 246.8086) against the same month in 2012 (average: 244.3199), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4887 (+1.02%).

2013 Avg (March) 246.8086

2012 Avg (March) 244.3199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	246.9175	244.4838	245.6851
February	246.2106	244.2104	245.2360
March	248.1553	244.7074	246.8086
April	247.3501	244.0133	245.4923
May	247.2758	244.8333	245.5341
June	247.1957	244.3342	245.7640
July	246.7172	243.4171	245.7212
August	246.9591	243.7689	245.4891
September	247.5661	245.8438	246.7139
October	247.4763	245.2578	246.6782
November	248.1243	245.2163	246.3978
December	247.7573	244.9942	246.1732