YEARLY HIGH
1.3944 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3542 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3881 SAR

2012 XCD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.3944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 1.3542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3888 to the December average rate of 1.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3944 was down 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,972 SAR
2011 Average 6,962 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,771 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3901
1.3828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3890, compared to 1.3872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0377 SAR (High: 1.3919 / Low: 1.3542). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 1.3884 / Low: 1.3878).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.3895) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3927), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.23%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.3895
2011 Avg (June) 1.3927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3895 1.3880 1.3888
February 1.3898 1.3886 1.3890
March 1.3894 1.3883 1.3890
April 1.3899 1.3886 1.3890
May 1.3893 1.3885 1.3889
June 1.3944 1.3889 1.3895
July 1.3919 1.3542 1.3834
August 1.3884 1.3853 1.3879
September 1.3890 1.3876 1.3881
October 1.3882 1.3876 1.3880
November 1.3884 1.3878 1.3880
December 1.3888 1.3875 1.3880