2016 BOB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5499 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5387 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5437 SAR

2016 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.5499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.5387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5432 to the December average rate of 0.5420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5499 was up 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,750 SAR

2015 Average 2,716 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,693 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5491

0.5413

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5449, compared to 0.5425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5449

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0078 SAR (High: 0.5499 / Low: 0.5422). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SAR (High: 0.5462 / Low: 0.5435).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, 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 (April 2016: 0.5453) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.35%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5453

2015 Avg (April) 0.5434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5445	0.5416	0.5432
February	0.5468	0.5423	0.5440
March	0.5499	0.5463	0.5485
April	0.5499	0.5422	0.5453
May	0.5449	0.5419	0.5438
June	0.5462	0.5435	0.5445
July	0.5461	0.5420	0.5441
August	0.5436	0.5398	0.5421
September	0.5438	0.5406	0.5423
October	0.5453	0.5409	0.5425
November	0.5454	0.5401	0.5424
December	0.5459	0.5387	0.5420