2011 SAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1256 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.9431 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0298 SBD

2011 SAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.1256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 1.9431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1825 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0803 to the December average rate of 2.0356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.1256 was down 2.86% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.1883, 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 10,628 SBD

2010 Average 10,422 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,715 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 912.65 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.0912

1.9603

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SBD 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 2.0477, compared to 2.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0806 SBD (High: 2.1256 / Low: 2.0450). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 SBD (High: 2.0486 / Low: 2.0311).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0806

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 2.0803) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.0998), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-0.93%).

2011 Avg (January) 2.0803

2010 Avg (January) 2.0998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1256	2.0450	2.0803
February	2.0850	2.0453	2.0659
March	2.0541	2.0227	2.0396
April	2.0594	2.0071	2.0386
May	2.0863	2.0071	2.0520
June	2.0364	1.9871	2.0097
July	1.9895	1.9431	1.9712
August	1.9912	1.9624	1.9765
September	2.0497	1.9766	2.0177
October	2.0716	2.0207	2.0555
November	2.0462	1.9927	2.0151
December	2.0486	2.0311	2.0356