2013 USD to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 USD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the USD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 3.7596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 3.7461.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7502 to the December average rate of 3.7503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.7596 was up 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.7527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
USD to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7504, compared to 3.7503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0099 SAR (High: 3.7596 / Low: 3.7498). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 3.7508 / Low: 3.7501).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 3.7506) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.7502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7506 | 3.7490 | 3.7502 |
| February | 3.7515 | 3.7491 | 3.7502 |
| March | 3.7596 | 3.7498 | 3.7506 |
| April | 3.7551 | 3.7461 | 3.7505 |
| May | 3.7512 | 3.7498 | 3.7502 |
| June | 3.7512 | 3.7499 | 3.7504 |
| July | 3.7509 | 3.7499 | 3.7504 |
| August | 3.7507 | 3.7500 | 3.7504 |
| September | 3.7516 | 3.7469 | 3.7504 |
| October | 3.7508 | 3.7472 | 3.7502 |
| November | 3.7508 | 3.7501 | 3.7504 |
| December | 3.7507 | 3.7488 | 3.7503 |