2012 SCR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2910 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2497 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2736 SAR

2012 SCR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.2910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.2497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2702 to the December average rate of 0.2865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2910 was down 6.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,455 SAR

2011 Average 1,507 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,249 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2913

0.2550

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2661, compared to 0.2812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0223 SAR (High: 0.2886 / Low: 0.2663). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SAR (High: 0.2872 / Low: 0.2855).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.2882) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-5.40%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.2882

2011 Avg (September) 0.3047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2815	0.2641	0.2702
February	0.2716	0.2617	0.2677
March	0.2745	0.2626	0.2661
April	0.2721	0.2614	0.2674
May	0.2710	0.2568	0.2653
June	0.2658	0.2550	0.2596
July	0.2671	0.2497	0.2580
August	0.2886	0.2663	0.2829
September	0.2910	0.2864	0.2882
October	0.2884	0.2842	0.2861
November	0.2874	0.2843	0.2856
December	0.2872	0.2855	0.2865