2016 LSL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2817 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2225 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2559 SAR

2016 LSL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.2817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2307 to the December average rate of 0.2705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2817 was down 15.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,408 SAR

2015 Average 1,478 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,113 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2768

0.2265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2438, compared to 0.2680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0267 SAR (High: 0.2643 / Low: 0.2376). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 SAR (High: 0.2771 / Low: 0.2647).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2685) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+1.27%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2685

2015 Avg (November) 0.2651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2431	0.2225	0.2307
February	0.2460	0.2321	0.2375
March	0.2529	0.2375	0.2442
April	0.2636	0.2461	0.2567
May	0.2643	0.2376	0.2453
June	0.2602	0.2398	0.2488
July	0.2696	0.2539	0.2607
August	0.2810	0.2580	0.2726
September	0.2774	0.2579	0.2665
October	0.2769	0.2625	0.2691
November	0.2817	0.2595	0.2685
December	0.2771	0.2647	0.2705