2016 AUD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9280 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5688 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7896 SAR

2016 AUD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 2.9280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.5688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3591 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6342 to the December average rate of 2.7515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9280 was down 5.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,640 SAR

2015 Average 14,108 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,844 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,795.72 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8968

2.6103

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.7529, compared to 2.8264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1845 SAR (High: 2.8756 / Low: 2.6911). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0625 SAR (High: 2.8587 / Low: 2.7962).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1845

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0625

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.8729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0278 (-0.96%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.8729

2015 Avg (April) 2.9007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7387	2.5688	2.6342
February	2.7119	2.6370	2.6740
March	2.8756	2.6911	2.8173
April	2.9280	2.8152	2.8729
May	2.8756	2.6937	2.7407
June	2.8543	2.7090	2.7781
July	2.8587	2.7962	2.8259
August	2.8932	2.8190	2.8581
September	2.8862	2.8002	2.8449
October	2.8972	2.8322	2.8564
November	2.9054	2.7451	2.8217
December	2.8124	2.6908	2.7515