2013 VEF to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8755 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5955 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6601 SAR

2013 VEF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.8755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.5955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2800 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8732 to the December average rate of 0.5960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8755 was up 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8740, 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 4,377 SAR

2012 Average 4,367 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,977 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,400.12 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9010

0.5682

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 0.7242, compared to 0.5960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.2796 SAR (High: 0.8755 / Low: 0.5959). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.5961 / Low: 0.5959).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2796

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.8107) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8733), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0625 (-7.16%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.8107

2012 Avg (March) 0.8733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8734	0.8730	0.8732
February	0.8738	0.8731	0.8732
March	0.8755	0.5959	0.8107
April	0.5968	0.5958	0.5960
May	0.5961	0.5959	0.5960
June	0.5963	0.5957	0.5960
July	0.5963	0.5958	0.5960
August	0.5962	0.5959	0.5960
September	0.5963	0.5960	0.5961
October	0.5961	0.5955	0.5959
November	0.5963	0.5958	0.5960
December	0.5962	0.5957	0.5960