2011 SAR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 5068.5264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 4402.3983.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 666.1281 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4903.2929 to the December average rate of 4939.5289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5068.5264 was down 7.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 5473.7831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
SAR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4677.9237, compared to 4731.1097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 53.1860 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 326.3737 STD (High: 4728.7719 / Low: 4402.3983). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 115.7375 STD (High: 4626.3681 / Low: 4510.6306).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 126.5940 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 4903.2929) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4371.2296), the exchange rate shifted by +532.0633 (+12.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5068.5264 | 4769.9660 | 4903.2929 |
| February | 4863.5226 | 4730.5885 | 4802.8363 |
| March | 4753.3281 | 4602.2161 | 4679.0752 |
| April | 4728.7719 | 4402.3983 | 4552.4812 |
| May | 4653.2043 | 4402.3983 | 4571.8299 |
| June | 4611.0493 | 4473.3017 | 4558.0265 |
| July | 4626.3681 | 4510.6306 | 4574.5222 |
| August | 4642.6326 | 4519.9017 | 4582.5643 |
| September | 4827.0750 | 4548.4553 | 4687.2178 |
| October | 4931.7458 | 4655.3535 | 4795.9446 |
| November | 4910.9076 | 4672.7037 | 4806.8806 |
| December | 5018.0198 | 4836.0058 | 4939.5289 |