YEARLY HIGH
6.2582 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.7636 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0152 SAR

2011 GBP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 6.2582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 5.7636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4945 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9149 to the December average rate of 5.8512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.2582 was up 2.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.1337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,291 SAR
2010 Average 28,983 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 28,818 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,472.66 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.1695
5.8222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 6.0619, compared to 5.9685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.3191 SAR (High: 6.0828 / Low: 5.7636). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0924 SAR (High: 6.0916 / Low: 5.9992).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3191
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 6.1406) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.7500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3906 (+6.79%).

2011 Avg (April) 6.1406
2010 Avg (April) 5.7500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9995 5.8067 5.9149
February 6.0916 5.9992 6.0473
March 6.1429 5.9926 6.0576
April 6.2582 6.0284 6.1406
May 6.2574 6.0422 6.1313
June 6.1626 5.9903 6.0796
July 6.1515 5.9599 6.0573
August 6.2000 6.0691 6.1349
September 6.0828 5.7636 5.9254
October 6.0448 5.7684 5.9147
November 6.0159 5.7940 5.9276
December 5.8854 5.7783 5.8512