2016 BRL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2030 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9061 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0817 SAR

2016 BRL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 1.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.9061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2969 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9283 to the December average rate of 1.1183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2030 was down 17.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,076 SAR

2015 Average 28,603 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 22,652 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,423.73 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1990

0.9037

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.0168, compared to 1.1466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1213 SAR (High: 1.1623 / Low: 1.0409). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 SAR (High: 0.9637 / Low: 0.9248).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1213

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.1744) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2068 (+21.38%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.1744

2015 Avg (October) 0.9676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9499	0.9061	0.9283
February	0.9637	0.9248	0.9447
March	1.0459	0.9506	1.0165
April	1.0892	1.0175	1.0560
May	1.0916	1.0382	1.0602
June	1.1623	1.0409	1.0950
July	1.1605	1.1182	1.1455
August	1.1962	1.1485	1.1689
September	1.1704	1.1265	1.1528
October	1.2030	1.1505	1.1744
November	1.1798	1.0918	1.1199
December	1.1528	1.0648	1.1183