2016 AZN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5245 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0817 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3437 SAR

2016 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 2.5245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4428 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3691 to the December average rate of 2.1171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5245 was down 47.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,622 SAR

2015 Average 18,630 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,408 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,213.90 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5379

2.0788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.4174, compared to 2.2699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1660 SAR (High: 2.4249 / Low: 2.2588). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 SAR (High: 2.5245 / Low: 2.4827).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1660

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.4997) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5739), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0742 (-30.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.4997

2015 Avg (May) 3.5739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4062	2.3096	2.3691
February	2.4051	2.3185	2.3720
March	2.4249	2.2588	2.3236
April	2.4981	2.4528	2.4726
May	2.5245	2.4827	2.4997
June	2.5209	2.4137	2.4673
July	2.4233	2.3492	2.3943
August	2.3502	2.2665	2.3088
September	2.3073	2.2582	2.2818
October	2.3470	2.2688	2.3184
November	2.2706	2.1512	2.1993
December	2.1497	2.0817	2.1171