2016 LYD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8580 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5930 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7168 SAR

2016 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 2.8580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.5930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2649 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7083 to the December average rate of 2.6191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8580 was down 8.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,290 SAR

2015 Average 13,817 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,965 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,324.63 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8126

2.6015

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.7479, compared to 2.6857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7479

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1285 SAR (High: 2.8580 / Low: 2.7294). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 SAR (High: 2.7291 / Low: 2.7050).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1285

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.7950) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0521 (+1.90%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.7950

2015 Avg (May) 2.7429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7526	2.6801	2.7083
February	2.7565	2.6819	2.7268
March	2.7567	2.6894	2.7249
April	2.8054	2.7443	2.7782
May	2.8580	2.7294	2.7950
June	2.8151	2.7191	2.7543
July	2.7403	2.6877	2.7089
August	2.7332	2.7025	2.7170
September	2.7291	2.7050	2.7183
October	2.7306	2.6727	2.6934
November	2.6962	2.6234	2.6576
December	2.6460	2.5930	2.6191