2012 SAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5411.8230 STD

YEARLY LOW

4878.4049 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5101.9205 STD

2012 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 5411.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 4878.4049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 533.4181 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5062.3322 to the December average rate of 4994.9758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5411.8230 was up 6.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 5068.5264, 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 27,059,115 STD

2011 Average 23,521,467 STD

Yearly Trough Low 24,392,024 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,667,090.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5411.3015

4904.9535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5020.4276, compared to 5183.4134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 162.9858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5020.4276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5183.4134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 310.8465 STD (High: 5399.1478 / Low: 5088.3012). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 72.5192 STD (High: 5411.8230 / Low: 5339.3038).

September Spread (Volatile) ±310.8465

August Spread (Stable) ±72.5192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 135.8742 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -135.8742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 5369.1058) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4582.5643), the exchange rate shifted by +786.5416 (+17.16%).

2012 Avg (August) 5369.1058

2011 Avg (August) 4582.5643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5153.6552	4909.1613	5062.3322
February	5011.1300	4878.4049	4947.1492
March	5051.9265	4888.1293	4952.9642
April	5021.5698	4899.7051	4971.4923
May	5161.9100	4922.1785	5050.3288
June	5245.9194	5011.1254	5138.2989
July	5373.8264	5184.4937	5284.9077
August	5411.8230	5339.3038	5369.1058
September	5399.1478	5088.3012	5233.2317
October	5231.9536	5050.3010	5122.9570
November	5146.4831	5009.4811	5095.3026
December	5057.1657	4952.1095	4994.9758