2012 SRD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1539 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1386 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1449 SAR

2012 SRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.1539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 1.1386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1471 to the December average rate of 1.1437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1539 was down 16.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,769 SAR

2011 Average 5,829 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,693 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1476

1.1416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.1465, compared to 1.1433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0134 SAR (High: 1.1539 / Low: 1.1405). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SAR (High: 1.1451 / Low: 1.1428).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.1446) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-0.41%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.1446

2011 Avg (July) 1.1492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1499	1.1449	1.1471
February	1.1496	1.1429	1.1470
March	1.1496	1.1427	1.1454
April	1.1495	1.1429	1.1467
May	1.1495	1.1429	1.1467
June	1.1516	1.1428	1.1462
July	1.1539	1.1405	1.1446
August	1.1452	1.1386	1.1421
September	1.1459	1.1404	1.1428
October	1.1452	1.1403	1.1432
November	1.1451	1.1428	1.1436
December	1.1452	1.1425	1.1437