2016 SAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8557 CNY

YEARLY LOW

1.7207 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7708 CNY

2016 SAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.8557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 1.7207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1351 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7495 to the December average rate of 1.8460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8557 was up 7.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7294, 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 9,279 CNY

2015 Average 8,360 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 8,603 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 675.39 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8579

1.7155

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CNY 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 1.7424, compared to 1.7993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0438 CNY (High: 1.8449 / Low: 1.8011). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 CNY (High: 1.7827 / Low: 1.7757).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8460) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1261 (+7.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8460

2015 Avg (December) 1.7199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7558	1.7294	1.7495
February	1.7591	1.7346	1.7462
March	1.7471	1.7207	1.7341
April	1.7330	1.7229	1.7274
May	1.7555	1.7263	1.7409
June	1.7731	1.7497	1.7563
July	1.7870	1.7703	1.7799
August	1.7812	1.7673	1.7731
September	1.7827	1.7757	1.7791
October	1.8082	1.7742	1.7934
November	1.8449	1.8011	1.8240
December	1.8557	1.8292	1.8460