2016 AWG to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1010 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0833 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0916 SAR

2016 AWG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 2.1010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0925 to the December average rate of 2.0886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1010 was down 0.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,505 SAR

2015 Average 10,465 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,417 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0943

2.0881

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0918, compared to 2.0914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0145 SAR (High: 2.0979 / Low: 2.0833). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 2.0919 / Low: 2.0897).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.0918) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.02%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.0918

2015 Avg (November) 2.0923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0976	2.0903	2.0925
February	2.0951	2.0850	2.0913
March	2.0919	2.0897	2.0912
April	2.0949	2.0908	2.0914
May	2.0964	2.0911	2.0926
June	2.0951	2.0900	2.0917
July	2.0951	2.0910	2.0916
August	2.0949	2.0909	2.0914
September	2.0957	2.0912	2.0937
October	2.0932	2.0901	2.0915
November	2.1010	2.0912	2.0918
December	2.0979	2.0833	2.0886