2016 SAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0840 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.0588 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0695 HKD

2016 SAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 2.0840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 2.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0734 to the December average rate of 2.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0840 was up 0.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0714, 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 10,420 HKD

2015 Average 10,333 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,294 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.99 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0763

2.0668

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to HKD 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 2.0710, compared to 2.0680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0217 HKD (High: 2.0840 / Low: 2.0623). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 HKD (High: 2.0691 / Low: 2.0676).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0734) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+0.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0734

2015 Avg (January) 2.0642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0840	2.0623	2.0734
February	2.0840	2.0715	2.0755
March	2.0729	2.0674	2.0692
April	2.0691	2.0676	2.0683
May	2.0721	2.0686	2.0701
June	2.0722	2.0674	2.0698
July	2.0687	2.0672	2.0682
August	2.0692	2.0668	2.0681
September	2.0689	2.0653	2.0679
October	2.0688	2.0670	2.0681
November	2.0688	2.0588	2.0676
December	2.0708	2.0613	2.0682