2013 SCR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3228 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2854 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3106 SAR

2013 SCR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.3228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2881 to the December average rate of 0.3110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3228 was up 10.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2910, 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 1,614 SAR

2012 Average 1,368 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,427 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3233

0.2850

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 0.3095, compared to 0.3117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0196 SAR (High: 0.3228 / Low: 0.3032). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SAR (High: 0.3138 / Low: 0.3110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3167) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0507 (+19.04%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3167

2012 Avg (March) 0.2661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2936	0.2854	0.2881
February	0.3041	0.2934	0.2972
March	0.3228	0.3032	0.3167
April	0.3227	0.3179	0.3201
May	0.3206	0.3154	0.3183
June	0.3181	0.3144	0.3163
July	0.3162	0.3105	0.3131
August	0.3138	0.3110	0.3126
September	0.3137	0.3091	0.3116
October	0.3125	0.3082	0.3110
November	0.3127	0.3077	0.3111
December	0.3123	0.3093	0.3110