2014 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6551 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5355 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6072 SAR

2014 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 1.6551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 1.5355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1196 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6091 to the December average rate of 1.5626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6551 was down 0.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6652, 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 8,275 SAR

2013 Average 8,108 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,678 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 597.85 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6469

1.5550

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 1.6215, compared to 1.5929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0583 SAR (High: 1.6240 / Low: 1.5657). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 SAR (High: 1.5695 / Low: 1.5587).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0583

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.6392) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.6292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+0.62%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.6392

2013 Avg (May) 1.6292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6166	1.5975	1.6091
February	1.6118	1.5980	1.6042
March	1.6318	1.6045	1.6151
April	1.6420	1.6245	1.6321
May	1.6551	1.6195	1.6392
June	1.6440	1.6163	1.6293
July	1.6514	1.6191	1.6333
August	1.6272	1.6149	1.6225
September	1.6240	1.5657	1.5995
October	1.5886	1.5673	1.5764
November	1.5742	1.5355	1.5630
December	1.5695	1.5587	1.5626