YEARLY HIGH
20.0664 LRD
YEARLY LOW
19.1065 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6496 LRD

2012 SAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 20.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 19.1065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9599 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3837 to the December average rate of 19.4905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.0664 was up 3.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.4770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,332 LRD
2011 Average 96,080 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 95,532 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,799.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.9424
19.3329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LRD 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 19.6400, compared to 19.6593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5509 LRD (High: 19.6574 / Low: 19.1065). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2517 LRD (High: 20.0012 / Low: 19.7495).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5509
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1787 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 19.7935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.2117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5818 (+3.03%).

2012 Avg (May) 19.7935
2011 Avg (May) 19.2117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6574 19.1065 19.3837
February 19.6670 19.2992 19.5288
March 19.7513 19.4186 19.5927
April 19.7798 19.5260 19.6628
May 20.0664 19.7008 19.7935
June 20.0508 19.6981 19.8785
July 20.0012 19.7495 19.8916
August 19.9535 19.6181 19.7465
September 19.8328 19.5222 19.6800
October 19.7457 19.2288 19.5013
November 19.7889 19.2731 19.6459
December 19.7325 19.3304 19.4905