YEARLY HIGH
108.8299 KMF
YEARLY LOW
97.6731 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.1978 KMF

2012 SAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 108.8299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 97.6731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1569 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.6666 to the December average rate of 100.0802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 108.8299 was up 7.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 101.6784, 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 544,150 KMF
2011 Average 471,745 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 488,365 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,784.32 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

107.5051
98.4368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KMF 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 101.1624, compared to 103.2331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.1624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.2331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.7493 KMF (High: 105.9387 / Low: 99.1894). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5247 KMF (High: 107.2208 / Low: 105.6960).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.7493
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.3966 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 106.7494) against the same month in 2011 (average: 91.8770), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8723 (+16.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 106.7494
2011 Avg (July) 91.8770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 103.5544 99.5136 101.6666
February 100.4785 97.6731 99.1925
March 100.5555 98.3863 99.3188
April 100.3957 98.3863 99.6612
May 105.9387 99.1894 102.4578
June 105.9876 103.2508 104.6775
July 108.8299 102.4782 106.7494
August 107.2208 105.6960 106.3004
September 105.7097 100.1346 102.9037
October 101.8723 100.3417 101.1237
November 103.2907 101.0332 102.2413
December 101.4294 99.2566 100.0802