2012 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6823 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5467 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6231 SAR

2012 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.6823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.5467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1357 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5751 to the December average rate of 1.6397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6823 was down 3.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7430, 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 8,412 SAR

2011 Average 8,080 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,733 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 678.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6774

1.5633

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 1.6179, compared to 1.6283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1283 SAR (High: 1.6823 / Low: 1.5541). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 SAR (High: 1.6688 / Low: 1.6457).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1283

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0524 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.5968) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0288 (-1.77%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.5968

2011 Avg (May) 1.6256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6352	1.5467	1.5751
February	1.6762	1.6236	1.6457
March	1.6782	1.6351	1.6679
April	1.6688	1.6457	1.6492
May	1.6823	1.5541	1.5968
June	1.6275	1.5543	1.5728
July	1.6425	1.5656	1.5968
August	1.6499	1.6011	1.6221
September	1.6649	1.6011	1.6414
October	1.6605	1.6284	1.6379
November	1.6402	1.6074	1.6320
December	1.6440	1.6191	1.6397