2016 LKR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0262 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0250 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0257 SAR

2016 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0261 to the December average rate of 0.0252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0262 was down 8.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131 SAR

2015 Average 138 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 125 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0261

0.0251

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0258, compared to 0.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0258

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0252). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0261) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-8.66%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0261

2015 Avg (January) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0262	0.0259	0.0261
February	0.0261	0.0258	0.0260
March	0.0260	0.0252	0.0258
April	0.0260	0.0255	0.0257
May	0.0257	0.0254	0.0256
June	0.0259	0.0253	0.0256
July	0.0258	0.0256	0.0257
August	0.0259	0.0256	0.0258
September	0.0258	0.0256	0.0257
October	0.0257	0.0253	0.0255
November	0.0254	0.0252	0.0253
December	0.0254	0.0250	0.0252