2011 SHP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2574 SAR

YEARLY LOW

5.7648 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0152 SAR

2011 SHP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SHP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 6.2574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 5.7648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4926 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9140 to the December average rate of 5.8522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.2574 was up 2.05% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.1315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,287 SAR

2010 Average 28,982 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 28,824 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,463.20 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.1699

5.8234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 6.0619, compared to 5.9684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.3178 SAR (High: 6.0828 / Low: 5.7650). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0918 SAR (High: 6.0918 / Low: 6.0001).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3178

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0918

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 6.1410) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.7501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3909 (+6.80%).

2011 Avg (April) 6.1410

2010 Avg (April) 5.7501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0001	5.8040	5.9140
February	6.0918	6.0001	6.0479
March	6.1411	5.9934	6.0572
April	6.2574	6.0284	6.1410
May	6.2574	6.0454	6.1318
June	6.1611	5.9897	6.0797
July	6.1542	5.9575	6.0569
August	6.1922	6.0715	6.1352
September	6.0828	5.7650	5.9263
October	6.0444	5.7648	5.9143
November	6.0189	5.7932	5.9256
December	5.8855	5.7801	5.8522