2012 VEF to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8740 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.8720 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8734 SAR

2012 VEF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.8740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.8720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8733 to the December average rate of 0.8736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8740 was down 0.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,370 SAR

2011 Average 4,365 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,360 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.57 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8737

0.8732

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.8733, compared to 0.8736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.8739 / Low: 0.8720). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.8739 / Low: 0.8731).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.8736) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.08%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.8736

2011 Avg (September) 0.8729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8736	0.8726	0.8733
February	0.8736	0.8726	0.8733
March	0.8736	0.8726	0.8733
April	0.8736	0.8724	0.8733
May	0.8736	0.8726	0.8733
June	0.8736	0.8726	0.8733
July	0.8739	0.8727	0.8735
August	0.8739	0.8720	0.8736
September	0.8740	0.8731	0.8736
October	0.8739	0.8731	0.8736
November	0.8739	0.8731	0.8736
December	0.8739	0.8731	0.8736