2012 SAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

402.7724 LBP

YEARLY LOW

399.4069 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

401.3807 LBP

2012 SAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 402.7724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 399.4069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3655 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 401.6935 to the December average rate of 401.5145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 402.7724 was down 0.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 404.2520, 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 2,013,862 LBP

2011 Average 2,008,702 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,997,035 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,827.56 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

401.7751

400.7957

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LBP 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 401.5470, compared to 401.2144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.5470

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.2144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.2688 LBP (High: 402.6757 / Low: 399.4069). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2720 LBP (High: 401.7199 / Low: 401.4479).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.2688

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2424 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 401.3037) against the same month in 2011 (average: 402.1139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8102 (-0.20%).

2012 Avg (August) 401.3037

2011 Avg (August) 402.1139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	401.7893	401.5173	401.6935
February	401.7226	401.3786	401.5064
March	401.7173	401.4292	401.5512
April	401.7199	401.4479	401.5822
May	401.7173	401.3786	401.4950
June	401.7173	401.3732	401.4538
July	402.5884	399.8741	401.2219
August	402.7724	399.6159	401.3037
September	402.6757	399.4069	401.1197
October	401.9130	400.1169	400.8773
November	401.9932	400.0758	401.2491
December	402.3123	400.4922	401.5145