YEARLY HIGH
0.1793 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1610 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1705 GBP

2013 SAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1669 to the December average rate of 0.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1793 was up 2.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1741, 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 896 GBP
2012 Average 841 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 805 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.49 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1781
0.1614
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 0.1728, compared to 0.1683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0074 GBP (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1688). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GBP (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1645).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1757) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.81%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1757
2012 Avg (July) 0.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1698 0.1639 0.1669
February 0.1762 0.1688 0.1721
March 0.1790 0.1750 0.1767
April 0.1765 0.1718 0.1741
May 0.1772 0.1713 0.1744
June 0.1755 0.1696 0.1724
July 0.1793 0.1733 0.1757
August 0.1761 0.1702 0.1720
September 0.1719 0.1650 0.1680
October 0.1671 0.1645 0.1658
November 0.1677 0.1629 0.1655
December 0.1639 0.1610 0.1628