2012 SAR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1741 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.1639 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1683 GBP

2012 SAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1719 to the December average rate of 0.1653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1741 was up 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1735, 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 870 GBP

2011 Average 832 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 819 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.08 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1726

0.1646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GBP 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 0.1691, compared to 0.1674 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) 0.1691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0083 GBP (High: 0.1726 / Low: 0.1643). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GBP (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1650).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1719) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1719

2011 Avg (January) 0.1691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1741	0.1691	0.1719
February	0.1701	0.1673	0.1687
March	0.1706	0.1668	0.1685
April	0.1684	0.1641	0.1666
May	0.1726	0.1643	0.1675
June	0.1739	0.1695	0.1716
July	0.1727	0.1694	0.1709
August	0.1716	0.1680	0.1697
September	0.1680	0.1641	0.1656
October	0.1671	0.1650	0.1659
November	0.1682	0.1652	0.1671
December	0.1665	0.1639	0.1653