2012 SYP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0718 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0526 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0599 SAR

2012 SYP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0691 to the December average rate of 0.0528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0718 was down 10.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 359 SAR

2011 Average 390 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 263 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.99 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0708

0.0512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0644, compared to 0.0553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0067 SAR (High: 0.0654 / Low: 0.0587). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0654 / Low: 0.0653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0691) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-13.76%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0691

2011 Avg (January) 0.0802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0718	0.0653	0.0691
February	0.0654	0.0653	0.0653
March	0.0654	0.0653	0.0653
April	0.0654	0.0653	0.0653
May	0.0654	0.0587	0.0624
June	0.0591	0.0585	0.0588
July	0.0586	0.0575	0.0582
August	0.0578	0.0562	0.0571
September	0.0565	0.0550	0.0559
October	0.0552	0.0540	0.0547
November	0.0541	0.0528	0.0533
December	0.0530	0.0526	0.0528