2012 SAR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3807 SZL

YEARLY LOW

2.0042 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1894 SZL

2012 SAR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 2.3807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 2.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3766 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1364 to the December average rate of 2.3006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3807 was up 4.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2760, 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 11,904 SZL

2011 Average 9,655 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 10,021 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,882.87 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3772

1.9956

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SZL 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 2.1172, compared to 2.2616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2098 SZL (High: 2.2703 / Low: 2.0605). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0553 SZL (High: 2.0595 / Low: 2.0042).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2098

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0943 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.3454) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1742 (+8.02%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.3454

2011 Avg (November) 2.1712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1827	2.0711	2.1364
February	2.0783	2.0079	2.0420
March	2.0595	2.0042	2.0274
April	2.1317	2.0365	2.0852
May	2.2703	2.0605	2.1747
June	2.3013	2.1811	2.2373
July	2.2750	2.1604	2.2006
August	2.2642	2.1587	2.2056
September	2.2589	2.1786	2.2100
October	2.3546	2.2212	2.3076
November	2.3807	2.3087	2.3454
December	2.3594	2.2563	2.3006