2016 CNY to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5812 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5389 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5649 SAR

2016 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.5812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.5389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5716 to the December average rate of 0.5417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5812 was down 4.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,529 SAR

2015 Average 14,955 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,472 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,057.57 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5826

0.5380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5739, compared to 0.5559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0132 SAR (High: 0.5552 / Low: 0.5420). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 0.5632 / Low: 0.5610).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.5767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0263 (-4.36%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.5767

2015 Avg (March) 0.6030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5782	0.5695	0.5716
February	0.5765	0.5685	0.5727
March	0.5812	0.5724	0.5767
April	0.5804	0.5770	0.5789
May	0.5793	0.5696	0.5744
June	0.5715	0.5640	0.5694
July	0.5649	0.5596	0.5618
August	0.5658	0.5614	0.5640
September	0.5632	0.5610	0.5621
October	0.5636	0.5530	0.5576
November	0.5552	0.5420	0.5483
December	0.5467	0.5389	0.5417