2016 SAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

318.4459 CDF

YEARLY LOW

242.8528 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

258.0561 CDF

2016 SAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 318.4459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 242.8528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.5931 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.0008 to the December average rate of 310.5270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 318.4459 was up 28.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 248.5003, 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 1,592,229 CDF

2015 Average 1,234,568 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,214,264 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 377,965.39 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

316.8796

240.6482

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CDF 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 247.8402, compared to 268.2721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.4319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.8402

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.2721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 60.7708 CDF (High: 305.2976 / Low: 244.5267). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1239 CDF (High: 247.8932 / Low: 246.7693).

November Spread (Volatile) ±60.7708

May Spread (Stable) ±1.1239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 310.5270) against the same month in 2015 (average: 246.9924), the exchange rate shifted by +63.5346 (+25.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 310.5270

2015 Avg (December) 246.9924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	247.5272	246.1843	247.0008
February	248.2064	246.8803	247.5392
March	247.6040	246.1540	247.1562
April	247.9700	246.6619	247.4696
May	247.8932	246.7693	247.3746
June	256.0735	242.8528	250.5005
July	260.4514	251.4558	253.7372
August	262.0994	258.6049	260.4454
September	261.7493	258.7387	260.2854
October	261.4626	255.6802	258.9609
November	305.2976	244.5267	265.6765
December	318.4459	301.9302	310.5270