YEARLY HIGH
1.6537 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3837 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4960 SAR

2010 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 1.6537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.3837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2700 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4626 to the December average rate of 1.5864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,268 SAR
Yearly Average 7,480 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,918 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,350.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.6015
1.4206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.4694, compared to 1.5226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.1259 SAR (High: 1.5152 / Low: 1.3893). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 SAR (High: 1.4642 / Low: 1.4463).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1259
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 1.5825.

2010 Avg (November) 1.5825
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5117 1.4459 1.4626
February 1.4642 1.4463 1.4597
March 1.4995 1.4508 1.4735
April 1.5066 1.4585 1.4745
May 1.5236 1.4516 1.4853
June 1.5026 1.4154 1.4611
July 1.4688 1.3837 1.4356
August 1.5152 1.3893 1.4556
September 1.5670 1.4499 1.5080
October 1.5963 1.5092 1.5676
November 1.6537 1.5506 1.5825
December 1.6246 1.5412 1.5864