2016 MOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4717 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4658 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4691 SAR

2016 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.4717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.4658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4681 to the December average rate of 0.4693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4717 was down 0.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,359 SAR

2015 Average 2,349 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,329 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.56 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4697

0.4677

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.4688, compared to 0.4694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0048 SAR (High: 0.4706 / Low: 0.4658). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SAR (High: 0.4698 / Low: 0.4687).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4709), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4693

2015 Avg (December) 0.4709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4706	0.4658	0.4681
February	0.4691	0.4669	0.4679
March	0.4704	0.4680	0.4694
April	0.4698	0.4687	0.4694
May	0.4699	0.4683	0.4690
June	0.4703	0.4681	0.4691
July	0.4704	0.4678	0.4693
August	0.4698	0.4678	0.4694
September	0.4701	0.4683	0.4694
October	0.4710	0.4687	0.4695
November	0.4714	0.4679	0.4693
December	0.4717	0.4675	0.4693