2012 XPF to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0422 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0379 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0404 SAR

2012 XPF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0405 to the December average rate of 0.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0422 was down 9.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211 SAR

2011 Average 219 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 190 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.13 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0418

0.0384

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0408, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0408

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 SAR (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0405).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0415) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0429), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-3.13%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0415

2011 Avg (February) 0.0429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0413	0.0398	0.0405
February	0.0422	0.0410	0.0415
March	0.0419	0.0410	0.0415
April	0.0419	0.0410	0.0413
May	0.0416	0.0389	0.0403
June	0.0402	0.0387	0.0394
July	0.0397	0.0379	0.0387
August	0.0396	0.0383	0.0389
September	0.0413	0.0395	0.0404
October	0.0411	0.0405	0.0408
November	0.0408	0.0399	0.0403
December	0.0416	0.0406	0.0412