YEARLY HIGH
0.7136 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.6187 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6622 LTL

2011 SAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.7136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.6187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0949 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6891 to the December average rate of 0.6989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7136 was down 7.45% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7710, 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 3,568 LTL
2010 Average 3,478 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,093 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 474.72 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7051
0.6310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LTL 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 0.6568, compared to 0.6676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0483 LTL (High: 0.6985 / Low: 0.6502). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 LTL (High: 0.6510 / Low: 0.6355).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0483
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.6891) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+6.72%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.6891
2010 Avg (January) 0.6457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7136 0.6713 0.6891
February 0.6851 0.6655 0.6748
March 0.6685 0.6479 0.6579
April 0.6511 0.6196 0.6372
May 0.6567 0.6187 0.6414
June 0.6535 0.6284 0.6402
July 0.6588 0.6350 0.6448
August 0.6510 0.6355 0.6424
September 0.6855 0.6445 0.6683
October 0.6985 0.6502 0.6714
November 0.6960 0.6667 0.6796
December 0.7135 0.6829 0.6989