2016 PGK to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2510 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1655 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1983 SAR

2016 PGK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.2510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.1655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0855 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2445 to the December average rate of 1.1819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2510 was down 14.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,255 SAR

2015 Average 6,792 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,827 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 427.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2507

1.1757

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.2132, compared to 1.1835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0265 SAR (High: 1.2086 / Low: 1.1820). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 SAR (High: 1.1865 / Low: 1.1805).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2445) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2000 (-13.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2445

2015 Avg (January) 1.4445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2510	1.2304	1.2445
February	1.2403	1.2195	1.2336
March	1.2395	1.2138	1.2242
April	1.2158	1.1903	1.2013
May	1.2086	1.1820	1.1880
June	1.2022	1.1828	1.1876
July	1.1915	1.1800	1.1854
August	1.1865	1.1805	1.1842
September	1.1881	1.1752	1.1832
October	1.1893	1.1752	1.1835
November	1.1899	1.1755	1.1825
December	1.1917	1.1655	1.1819