2012 SAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7035 CNY

YEARLY LOW

1.6604 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6827 CNY

2012 SAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.7035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.6604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0431 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6841 to the December average rate of 1.6643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7035 was down 3.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7698, 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 8,517 CNY

2011 Average 8,617 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 8,302 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.45 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7025

1.6608

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CNY 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 1.6850, compared to 1.6804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0230 CNY (High: 1.6871 / Low: 1.6641). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 CNY (High: 1.6834 / Low: 1.6781).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.6991) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-1.30%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.6991

2011 Avg (July) 1.7214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6888	1.6789	1.6841
February	1.6834	1.6781	1.6800
March	1.6887	1.6794	1.6830
April	1.6840	1.6749	1.6807
May	1.6982	1.6763	1.6855
June	1.6989	1.6930	1.6968
July	1.7035	1.6927	1.6991
August	1.7026	1.6931	1.6961
September	1.6932	1.6763	1.6856
October	1.6871	1.6641	1.6731
November	1.6678	1.6604	1.6642
December	1.6689	1.6611	1.6643