2016 HTG to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0662 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0558 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0596 SAR

2016 HTG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0647 to the December average rate of 0.0564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0662 was down 18.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 331 SAR

2015 Average 371 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 279 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.85 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0655

0.0555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0613, compared to 0.0579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 SAR (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0628). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0604 / Low: 0.0599).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0647) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0807), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0160 (-19.80%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0647

2015 Avg (January) 0.0807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0662	0.0628	0.0647
February	0.0631	0.0610	0.0622
March	0.0611	0.0603	0.0606
April	0.0607	0.0600	0.0603
May	0.0604	0.0599	0.0602
June	0.0601	0.0595	0.0598
July	0.0596	0.0590	0.0593
August	0.0592	0.0579	0.0585
September	0.0582	0.0574	0.0578
October	0.0581	0.0575	0.0578
November	0.0587	0.0569	0.0578
December	0.0575	0.0558	0.0564