YEARLY HIGH
2.1438 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.7402 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9745 SAR

2013 TRY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TRY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.1438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4036 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1178 to the December average rate of 1.8147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1438 was down 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 107,189 SAR
2012 Average 104,156 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 87,009 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,180.55 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1481
1.7844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 2.0706, compared to 1.8785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1155 SAR (High: 1.8557 / Low: 1.7402). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 SAR (High: 2.1008 / Low: 2.0727).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1155
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0802 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.1117) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0192 (-0.90%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.1117
2012 Avg (February) 2.1309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1336 2.1017 2.1178
February 2.1438 2.0771 2.1117
March 2.0899 2.0562 2.0743
April 2.1008 2.0727 2.0877
May 2.0914 2.0020 2.0561
June 2.0184 1.9293 1.9759
July 1.9662 1.9071 1.9392
August 1.9542 1.8404 1.9149
September 1.9083 1.8141 1.8592
October 1.9054 1.8617 1.8898
November 1.8701 1.8281 1.8531
December 1.8557 1.7402 1.8147