2016 PLN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0065 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.8822 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9519 SAR

2016 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.8822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1243 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9263 to the December average rate of 0.8916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0065 was down 5.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,130 SAR

2015 Average 19,913 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 17,644 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,486.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9960

0.8821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.9592, compared to 0.9447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0718 SAR (High: 0.9652 / Low: 0.8934). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 SAR (High: 0.9822 / Low: 0.9589).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.9865) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0204 (-2.03%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.9865

2015 Avg (April) 1.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9557	0.9078	0.9263
February	0.9601	0.9260	0.9475
March	1.0043	0.9406	0.9740
April	1.0065	0.9597	0.9865
May	0.9859	0.9453	0.9615
June	0.9870	0.9283	0.9591
July	0.9617	0.9365	0.9445
August	0.9908	0.9599	0.9768
September	0.9822	0.9589	0.9727
October	0.9812	0.9430	0.9608
November	0.9652	0.8934	0.9215
December	0.9082	0.8822	0.8916