2012 SAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

436.7128 SOS

YEARLY LOW

426.1446 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

432.3656 SOS

2012 SAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 436.7128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 426.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5682 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 434.3733 to the December average rate of 430.0867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 436.7128 was up 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 436.5096, 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 2,183,564 SOS

2011 Average 2,152,367 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,130,723 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,841.00 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

434.8020

429.6581

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SOS 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 432.8729, compared to 431.8584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 432.8729

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 431.8584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.8642 SOS (High: 435.2546 / Low: 426.3904). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7894 SOS (High: 431.5585 / Low: 428.7690).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.8642

November Spread (Stable) ±2.7894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6656 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 433.1791) against the same month in 2011 (average: 435.6239), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4448 (-0.56%).

2012 Avg (August) 433.1791

2011 Avg (August) 435.6239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	436.6488	433.3075	434.3733
February	434.3829	430.0244	433.3506
March	434.3596	430.5269	433.4616
April	434.3848	429.7132	433.0004
May	435.2546	426.3904	431.5098
June	434.1716	426.1446	431.5414
July	435.3403	429.2004	432.5539
August	436.7128	430.6017	433.1791
September	434.2416	430.3335	432.7813
October	434.3743	429.5069	432.1075
November	431.5585	428.7690	430.4420
December	432.8957	427.8647	430.0867