2016 SAR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3887 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.3342 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3534 CAD

2016 SAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.3887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0546 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3781 to the December average rate of 0.3559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3887 was up 4.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,944 CAD

2015 Average 1,704 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,671 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.79 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3817

0.3386

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CAD 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 0.3549, compared to 0.3518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3549

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0200 CAD (High: 0.3887 / Low: 0.3687). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CAD (High: 0.3611 / Low: 0.3550).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3781) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0563 (+17.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3781

2015 Avg (January) 0.3218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3887	0.3687	0.3781
February	0.3744	0.3604	0.3677
March	0.3584	0.3464	0.3525
April	0.3506	0.3346	0.3422
May	0.3502	0.3342	0.3451
June	0.3493	0.3390	0.3438
July	0.3515	0.3430	0.3474
August	0.3514	0.3413	0.3466
September	0.3523	0.3432	0.3490
October	0.3576	0.3497	0.3532
November	0.3611	0.3550	0.3587
December	0.3618	0.3502	0.3559