2013 SBD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5318 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5098 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5242 SAR

2013 SBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.5318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.5098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5286 to the December average rate of 0.5215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5318 was down 1.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5410, 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 2,659 SAR

2012 Average 2,630 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,549 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.86 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5299

0.5183

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 0.5241, compared to 0.5244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0146 SAR (High: 0.5245 / Low: 0.5098). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SAR (High: 0.5228 / Low: 0.5201).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.5262) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.21%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.5262

2012 Avg (March) 0.5251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5297	0.5219	0.5286
February	0.5313	0.5196	0.5289
March	0.5318	0.5173	0.5262
April	0.5283	0.5159	0.5193
May	0.5245	0.5098	0.5197
June	0.5228	0.5201	0.5219
July	0.5292	0.5214	0.5262
August	0.5287	0.5214	0.5265
September	0.5283	0.5230	0.5261
October	0.5278	0.5183	0.5240
November	0.5285	0.5181	0.5221
December	0.5281	0.5183	0.5215