2012 SAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1780 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1715 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1741 XDR

2012 SAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1737 to the December average rate of 0.1733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1780 was up 1.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1750, 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 890 XDR

2011 Average 845 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 857 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.49 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1774

0.1717

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XDR 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 0.1737, compared to 0.1746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1737

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 XDR (High: 0.1766 / Low: 0.1720). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.1737 / Low: 0.1723).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1770) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+5.88%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1770

2011 Avg (July) 0.1671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1746	0.1719	0.1737
February	0.1731	0.1715	0.1722
March	0.1741	0.1721	0.1730
April	0.1736	0.1720	0.1728
May	0.1766	0.1720	0.1742
June	0.1767	0.1745	0.1760
July	0.1780	0.1755	0.1770
August	0.1773	0.1752	0.1764
September	0.1753	0.1721	0.1735
October	0.1737	0.1723	0.1731
November	0.1750	0.1734	0.1744
December	0.1741	0.1727	0.1733