YEARLY HIGH
12.6605 KGS
YEARLY LOW
11.8838 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4520 KGS

2012 SAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 12.6605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 11.8838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7767 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4465 to the December average rate of 12.6383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6605 was down 0.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.6693, 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 63,303 KGS
2011 Average 61,481 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 59,419 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,883.66 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.7019
11.9383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KGS 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 12.4939, compared to 12.4101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.6877 KGS (High: 12.5775 / Low: 11.8897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 KGS (High: 12.5713 / Low: 12.5284).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6877
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4375 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.6383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.4267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2116 (+1.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.6383
2011 Avg (December) 12.4267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5143 12.3640 12.4465
February 12.5042 12.4225 12.4736
March 12.4953 12.4017 12.4424
April 12.5033 12.4292 12.4759
May 12.6105 12.4931 12.5485
June 12.6257 12.5219 12.5765
July 12.6029 12.0154 12.4395
August 12.0584 11.8838 12.0020
September 12.5775 11.8897 12.2223
October 12.5713 12.5284 12.5555
November 12.6181 12.5731 12.6031
December 12.6605 12.6015 12.6383