2016 EGP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4806 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1911 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4017 SAR

2016 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2895 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4792 to the December average rate of 0.2039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4806 was down 8.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,403 SAR

2015 Average 2,434 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 955 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,447.55 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5067

0.1764

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.4456, compared to 0.3577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2130 SAR (High: 0.4226 / Low: 0.2095). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.4228 / Low: 0.4222).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2130

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1703 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4792) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0380 (-7.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4792

2015 Avg (January) 0.5172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4806	0.4775	0.4792
February	0.4793	0.4774	0.4788
March	0.4805	0.4192	0.4479
April	0.4233	0.4222	0.4224
May	0.4233	0.4221	0.4225
June	0.4255	0.4222	0.4226
July	0.4234	0.4221	0.4224
August	0.4235	0.4218	0.4225
September	0.4230	0.4223	0.4226
October	0.4228	0.4222	0.4226
November	0.4226	0.2095	0.2523
December	0.2107	0.1911	0.2039