YEARLY HIGH
0.2672 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2665 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2667 USD

2012 SAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.2672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.2665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2667 to the December average rate of 0.2666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2672 was up 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2670, 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 1,336 USD
2011 Average 1,333 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,332 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.53 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2667
0.2666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to USD 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 0.2667, compared to 0.2667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.2672 / Low: 0.2666). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2666).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.2667) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.2667
2011 Avg (August) 0.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
February 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
March 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
April 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
May 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
June 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
July 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666
August 0.2672 0.2666 0.2667
September 0.2667 0.2665 0.2667
October 0.2668 0.2666 0.2667
November 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
December 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666