YEARLY HIGH
0.5766 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5147 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5541 SAR

2012 SEK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SEK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.5766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.5147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0619 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5468 to the December average rate of 0.5684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5766 was down 7.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,883 SAR
2011 Average 2,892 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,574 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.37 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5725
0.5257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.5479, compared to 0.5603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0402 SAR (High: 0.5573 / Low: 0.5171). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SAR (High: 0.5723 / Low: 0.5591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+3.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5684
2011 Avg (December) 0.5481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5562 0.5357 0.5468
February 0.5711 0.5551 0.5626
March 0.5669 0.5494 0.5572
April 0.5675 0.5514 0.5568
May 0.5573 0.5171 0.5341
June 0.5402 0.5147 0.5296
July 0.5516 0.5315 0.5393
August 0.5695 0.5521 0.5619
September 0.5747 0.5564 0.5686
October 0.5723 0.5591 0.5646
November 0.5673 0.5522 0.5589
December 0.5766 0.5609 0.5684