YEARLY HIGH
0.4979 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4570 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4799 SAR

2010 SBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the SBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 0.4979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.4570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0409 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4762 to the December average rate of 0.4702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,489 SAR
Yearly Average 2,400 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,285 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4990
0.4676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SAR 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 0.4770, compared to 0.4828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.0316 SAR (High: 0.4926 / Low: 0.4610). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.4709 / Low: 0.4694).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 0.4964.

2010 Avg (October) 0.4964
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4803 0.4739 0.4762
February 0.4926 0.4610 0.4843
March 0.4928 0.4728 0.4826
April 0.4817 0.4605 0.4723
May 0.4846 0.4570 0.4711
June 0.4883 0.4669 0.4757
July 0.4941 0.4746 0.4874
August 0.4934 0.4696 0.4788
September 0.4963 0.4780 0.4848
October 0.4979 0.4945 0.4964
November 0.4966 0.4653 0.4794
December 0.4709 0.4694 0.4702