2016 BGN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2074 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9933 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1228 SAR

2016 BGN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.2074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.9933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2141 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0846 to the December average rate of 2.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2074 was down 4.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,037 SAR

2015 Average 10,646 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,966 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,070.49 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1893

2.0059

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.1409, compared to 2.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1088 SAR (High: 2.1350 / Low: 2.0262). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 SAR (High: 2.1608 / Low: 2.1400).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1088

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.1665) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+1.21%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.1665

2015 Avg (May) 2.1407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0963	2.0672	2.0846
February	2.1688	2.0850	2.1292
March	2.1797	2.0844	2.1354
April	2.1925	2.1532	2.1740
May	2.2074	2.1323	2.1665
June	2.1836	2.1155	2.1561
July	2.1407	2.1065	2.1228
August	2.1718	2.1255	2.1486
September	2.1608	2.1400	2.1493
October	2.1531	2.0864	2.1161
November	2.1350	2.0262	2.0699
December	2.0584	1.9933	2.0212