2011 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7430 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5427 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6158 SAR

2011 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1.7430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.5427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5947 to the December average rate of 1.5644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.7430 was up 5.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,715 SAR

2010 Average 7,481 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,714 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,001.39 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.6840

1.5535

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 1.6076, compared to 1.6240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1199 SAR (High: 1.6941 / Low: 1.5742). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 SAR (High: 1.5808 / Low: 1.5542).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0340 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.6731) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2175 (+14.95%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.6731

2010 Avg (August) 1.4556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6206	1.5561	1.5947
February	1.6124	1.5648	1.5909
March	1.6090	1.5657	1.5949
April	1.6560	1.5723	1.6069
May	1.6476	1.6012	1.6256
June	1.6678	1.5977	1.6325
July	1.7174	1.6087	1.6641
August	1.7430	1.6313	1.6731
September	1.6941	1.5742	1.6401
October	1.6699	1.5563	1.6061
November	1.6394	1.5427	1.5964
December	1.5808	1.5542	1.5644