2012 SAR to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1741 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.1642 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1682 GIP

2012 SAR to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.1642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1719 to the December average rate of 0.1661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1741 was down 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1742, 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 GIP

2011 Average 832 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 821 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.59 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1725

0.1655

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GIP 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 0.1672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0083 GIP (High: 0.1725 / Low: 0.1642). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GIP (High: 0.1670 / Low: 0.1658).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

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: 0.1692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+1.59%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1719

2011 Avg (January) 0.1692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1741	0.1691	0.1719
February	0.1702	0.1669	0.1686
March	0.1706	0.1667	0.1685
April	0.1684	0.1642	0.1666
May	0.1725	0.1642	0.1675
June	0.1739	0.1695	0.1717
July	0.1708	0.1682	0.1692
August	0.1694	0.1674	0.1683
September	0.1674	0.1654	0.1662
October	0.1670	0.1658	0.1664
November	0.1676	0.1661	0.1670
December	0.1666	0.1653	0.1661