2013 TOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1747 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9693 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0949 SAR

2013 TOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 2.1747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.9693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2053 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1622 to the December average rate of 2.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1747 was down 2.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,873 SAR

2012 Average 10,791 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,847 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,026.63 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1835

2.0040

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 2.1455, compared to 2.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1455

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1347 SAR (High: 2.1542 / Low: 2.0194). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 SAR (High: 2.1734 / Low: 2.1561).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1347

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2.1458) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0772 (-3.47%).

2013 Avg (March) 2.1458

2012 Avg (March) 2.2230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1741	2.1525	2.1622
February	2.1734	2.1561	2.1685
March	2.1747	2.1368	2.1458
April	2.1717	2.1389	2.1533
May	2.1542	2.1204	2.1444
June	2.1542	2.0194	2.0986
July	2.0460	2.0127	2.0324
August	2.0458	2.0159	2.0257
September	2.0830	1.9693	2.0414
October	2.0974	2.0601	2.0795
November	2.1030	2.0177	2.0677
December	2.0335	2.0156	2.0189