2013 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6652 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5849 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6218 SAR

2013 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.6652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 1.5849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0803 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6411 to the December average rate of 1.6141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6652 was down 1.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6823, 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 8,326 SAR

2012 Average 8,115 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,925 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 401.73 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6534

1.5847

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 1.6347, compared to 1.6089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0367 SAR (High: 1.6360 / Low: 1.5993). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 SAR (High: 1.6474 / Low: 1.6373).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.6434) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-0.35%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.6434

2012 Avg (April) 1.6492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6474	1.6373	1.6411
February	1.6547	1.6277	1.6477
March	1.6472	1.6274	1.6320
April	1.6652	1.6286	1.6434
May	1.6445	1.6144	1.6292
June	1.6316	1.6022	1.6147
July	1.6063	1.5910	1.5981
August	1.6020	1.5849	1.5905
September	1.6211	1.5859	1.6066
October	1.6396	1.6135	1.6248
November	1.6360	1.5993	1.6194
December	1.6248	1.6080	1.6141