2012 SDG to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4067 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.8440 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1385 SAR

2012 SDG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 1.4067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.8440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5628 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4015 to the December average rate of 0.8499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4067 was down 6.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,034 SAR

2011 Average 7,042 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,220 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,813.94 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4576

0.7912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.4017, compared to 0.8753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4017

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5591 SAR (High: 1.4041 / Low: 0.8451). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SAR (High: 1.4033 / Low: 1.3996).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5591

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.3957 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.4020) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4025), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.03%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.4020

2011 Avg (June) 1.4025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4033	1.3996	1.4015
February	1.4035	1.3995	1.4017
March	1.4034	1.3980	1.4010
April	1.4034	1.3980	1.4019
May	1.4045	1.3981	1.4020
June	1.4067	1.3999	1.4020
July	1.4041	0.8451	1.0063
August	0.8506	0.8440	0.8468
September	0.8523	0.8452	0.8491
October	0.8522	0.8481	0.8497
November	0.8530	0.8478	0.8499
December	0.8523	0.8479	0.8499