2012 SAR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1920.4485 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1794.4730 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1878.9078 GNF

2012 SAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 1920.4485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1794.4730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.9755 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1854.9028 to the December average rate of 1883.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1920.4485 was down 6.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 2056.0752, 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 9,602,242 GNF

2011 Average 9,219,662 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 8,972,365 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 629,877.31 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1913.7509

1836.1093

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SAR to GNF 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 1863.9285, compared to 1893.8871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.9587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1863.9285

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1893.8871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 90.5105 GNF (High: 1884.9835 / Low: 1794.4730). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3693 GNF (High: 1859.5303 / Low: 1844.1611).

May Spread (Volatile) ±90.5105

January Spread (Stable) ±15.3693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 18.4649 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.4649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1907.2807) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1791.4783), the exchange rate shifted by +115.8025 (+6.46%).

2012 Avg (August) 1907.2807

2011 Avg (August) 1791.4783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1859.5303	1844.1611	1854.9028
February	1856.0927	1829.8137	1842.5794
March	1893.3025	1817.0188	1878.9369
April	1893.3025	1846.6174	1868.7474
May	1884.9835	1794.4730	1859.6890
June	1912.2305	1856.3960	1878.7153
July	1919.9034	1880.2827	1900.7445
August	1920.4485	1893.1299	1907.2807
September	1917.1777	1850.6146	1888.8158
October	1909.5624	1862.8321	1890.9965
November	1905.2359	1873.9334	1892.4465
December	1910.5104	1840.2363	1883.0386