2012 SAR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |