2011 SBD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5146 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4705 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4928 SAR

2011 SBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 0.5146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4808 to the December average rate of 0.4913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5146 was up 3.37% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,573 SAR

2010 Average 2,400 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,352 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.97 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5100

0.4781

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 0.4884, compared to 0.4972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0189 SAR (High: 0.4982 / Low: 0.4793). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SAR (High: 0.4923 / Low: 0.4881).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.5073) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0199 (+4.09%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.5073

2010 Avg (July) 0.4874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4890	0.4705	0.4808
February	0.4889	0.4796	0.4841
March	0.4944	0.4868	0.4903
April	0.4982	0.4856	0.4906
May	0.4982	0.4793	0.4874
June	0.5033	0.4911	0.4976
July	0.5146	0.5026	0.5073
August	0.5096	0.5022	0.5060
September	0.5059	0.4879	0.4957
October	0.4949	0.4827	0.4865
November	0.5018	0.4887	0.4963
December	0.4923	0.4881	0.4913