2016 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3640 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3206 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3446 SAR

2016 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.3640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.3206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3258 to the December average rate of 0.3493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3640 was down 7.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,820 SAR

2015 Average 1,854 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,603 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.16 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3606

0.3226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3374, compared to 0.3518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3374

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0203 SAR (High: 0.3539 / Low: 0.3336). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SAR (High: 0.3530 / Low: 0.3432).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.3575) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-2.94%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.3575

2015 Avg (August) 0.3683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3331	0.3206	0.3258
February	0.3389	0.3277	0.3326
March	0.3454	0.3296	0.3365
April	0.3539	0.3399	0.3472
May	0.3539	0.3336	0.3411
June	0.3501	0.3345	0.3414
July	0.3530	0.3432	0.3479
August	0.3640	0.3478	0.3575
September	0.3604	0.3449	0.3528
October	0.3590	0.3473	0.3527
November	0.3599	0.3422	0.3503
December	0.3552	0.3445	0.3493