2016 LRD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0447 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0396 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0420 SAR

2016 LRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0447 was down 0.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224 SAR

2015 Average 218 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 198 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.84 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0447

0.0404

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0430, compared to 0.0411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0430

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0029 SAR (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0414). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0415 / Low: 0.0414).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0444) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.29%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0444

2015 Avg (February) 0.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0443	0.0422	0.0439
February	0.0447	0.0442	0.0444
March	0.0443	0.0443	0.0443
April	0.0443	0.0414	0.0427
May	0.0415	0.0414	0.0414
June	0.0415	0.0414	0.0414
July	0.0416	0.0414	0.0415
August	0.0416	0.0396	0.0409
September	0.0412	0.0408	0.0410
October	0.0416	0.0407	0.0410
November	0.0416	0.0409	0.0412
December	0.0413	0.0401	0.0408