2012 SAR to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 47.9612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 47.2619.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6993 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5503 to the December average rate of 47.4001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 47.9612 was up 0.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 47.6825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SAR to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 47.6448, compared to 47.4380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2068 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.4700 DJF (High: 47.9612 / Low: 47.4912). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1886 DJF (High: 47.6825 / Low: 47.4939).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 0.2618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 47.6946) against the same month in 2011 (average: 47.3911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3034 (+0.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.6825 | 47.4939 | 47.5503 |
| February | 47.8209 | 47.4942 | 47.5698 |
| March | 47.8236 | 47.4939 | 47.6406 |
| April | 47.9612 | 47.4912 | 47.6946 |
| May | 47.8249 | 47.4935 | 47.7099 |
| June | 47.8249 | 47.6219 | 47.7035 |
| July | 47.5536 | 47.3362 | 47.4417 |
| August | 47.5701 | 47.2667 | 47.4607 |
| September | 47.6714 | 47.3293 | 47.4691 |
| October | 47.6274 | 47.2731 | 47.4297 |
| November | 47.5288 | 47.3056 | 47.4266 |
| December | 47.5949 | 47.2619 | 47.4001 |