2016 CAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9926 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5725 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8326 SAR

2016 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.9926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.5725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4200 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6455 to the December average rate of 2.8098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9926 was down 7.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,963 SAR

2015 Average 14,692 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,863 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,100.09 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9508

2.6177

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.8222, compared to 2.8430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1393 SAR (High: 2.7119 / Low: 2.5725). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 SAR (High: 2.8167 / Low: 2.7696).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1393

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.8981) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0793), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1811 (-5.88%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.8981

2015 Avg (May) 3.0793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7119	2.5725	2.6455
February	2.7749	2.6706	2.7198
March	2.8868	2.7901	2.8375
April	2.9884	2.8524	2.9231
May	2.9926	2.8557	2.8981
June	2.9496	2.8629	2.9090
July	2.9157	2.8453	2.8785
August	2.9298	2.8455	2.8852
September	2.9140	2.8384	2.8652
October	2.8598	2.7962	2.8312
November	2.8167	2.7696	2.7880
December	2.8557	2.7638	2.8098