2012 SAR to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 9.1078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7.6407.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4670 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9060 to the December average rate of 8.2769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.1078 was up 13.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.0351, 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 GMD 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 8.0611, compared to 8.5244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4633 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 1.1177 GMD (High: 9.0707 / Low: 7.9530). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1910 GMD (High: 8.9377 / Low: 8.7468).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6785 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 8.9310) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.7446), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1865 (+15.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0799 | 7.6407 | 7.9060 |
| February | 8.2669 | 7.8334 | 8.0938 |
| March | 8.2323 | 7.8515 | 8.1352 |
| April | 8.0242 | 7.7310 | 7.8911 |
| May | 8.2358 | 8.0004 | 8.0982 |
| June | 8.4071 | 8.0306 | 8.2425 |
| July | 8.4971 | 8.2427 | 8.3847 |
| August | 8.9346 | 8.3650 | 8.4896 |
| September | 8.9377 | 8.7468 | 8.8117 |
| October | 9.1078 | 8.7559 | 8.9310 |
| November | 9.0707 | 7.9530 | 8.2525 |
| December | 8.6772 | 7.9437 | 8.2769 |