2013 SAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9614 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.8804 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9076 SBD

2013 SAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.9614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.8804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0810 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8918 to the December average rate of 1.9175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9614 was down 3.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0315, 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 9,807 SBD

2012 Average 9,509 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,402 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.17 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9293

1.8871

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 1.9082, compared to 1.9071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0547 SBD (High: 1.9614 / Low: 1.9067). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SBD (High: 1.9227 / Low: 1.9129).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.9242) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9322), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-0.41%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.9242

2012 Avg (May) 1.9322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9162	1.8878	1.8918
February	1.9246	1.8823	1.8907
March	1.9333	1.8804	1.9007
April	1.9385	1.8927	1.9258
May	1.9614	1.9067	1.9242
June	1.9227	1.9129	1.9161
July	1.9178	1.8898	1.9004
August	1.9178	1.8916	1.8995
September	1.9119	1.8929	1.9009
October	1.9295	1.8948	1.9086
November	1.9300	1.8920	1.9155
December	1.9293	1.8934	1.9175