2016 NPR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0354 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0340 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0349 SAR

2016 NPR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0349 to the December average rate of 0.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0354 was down 7.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177 SAR

2015 Average 183 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 170 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.08 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0354

0.0343

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0349, compared to 0.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0352).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0349) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-7.42%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0349

2015 Avg (January) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0354	0.0344	0.0349
February	0.0347	0.0340	0.0344
March	0.0354	0.0344	0.0350
April	0.0354	0.0352	0.0353
May	0.0354	0.0347	0.0350
June	0.0351	0.0345	0.0348
July	0.0351	0.0348	0.0349
August	0.0351	0.0349	0.0350
September	0.0353	0.0349	0.0351
October	0.0354	0.0351	0.0352
November	0.0352	0.0342	0.0347
December	0.0348	0.0343	0.0346