YEARLY HIGH
1.1849 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.7109 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9320 SDG

2012 SAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.1849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.7109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4740 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7135 to the December average rate of 1.1767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 64.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1849 was up 58.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7494, 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 5,924 SDG
2011 Average 3,552 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,554 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,370.16 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2278
0.6665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SDG 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 0.7134, compared to 1.1506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.4712 SDG (High: 1.1833 / Low: 0.7122). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SDG (High: 0.7145 / Low: 0.7126).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4712
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.1810) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4680 (+65.64%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.1810
2011 Avg (August) 0.7130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7145 0.7126 0.7135
February 0.7145 0.7125 0.7134
March 0.7153 0.7126 0.7138
April 0.7153 0.7126 0.7133
May 0.7153 0.7120 0.7133
June 0.7143 0.7109 0.7132
July 1.1833 0.7122 1.0147
August 1.1849 1.1756 1.1810
September 1.1832 1.1734 1.1778
October 1.1791 1.1735 1.1768
November 1.1796 1.1724 1.1766
December 1.1794 1.1732 1.1767