YEARLY HIGH
3296.8640 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2937.5699 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3218.3003 IRR

2012 SAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 3296.8640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2937.5699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 359.2942 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2999.5995 to the December average rate of 3277.9018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3296.8640 was up 6.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 3100.7119, 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 16,484,320 IRR
2011 Average 14,030,390 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 14,687,849 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,796,470.91 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3306.4240
2971.7064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to IRR 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 3161.3482, compared to 3275.2524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 113.9042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3161.3482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3275.2524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 142.8706 IRR (High: 3151.5162 / Low: 3008.6456). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0810 IRR (High: 3152.0978 / Low: 3147.0169).

February Spread (Volatile) ±142.8706
March Spread (Stable) ±5.0810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5334 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 3278.5308) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2667.5994), the exchange rate shifted by +610.9314 (+22.90%).

2012 Avg (November) 3278.5308
2011 Avg (November) 2667.5994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3018.0061 2937.5699 2999.5995
February 3151.5162 3008.6456 3105.9803
March 3152.0978 3147.0169 3149.3488
April 3273.8414 3146.6410 3169.1344
May 3277.2981 3267.4220 3271.6548
June 3279.9457 3263.1773 3272.3713
July 3290.5141 3259.2854 3275.5769
August 3287.3373 3254.0928 3273.2739
September 3285.0352 3249.1853 3268.7405
October 3289.7381 3261.3408 3277.4902
November 3296.8640 3256.9541 3278.5308
December 3286.6023 3266.1771 3277.9018