2016 SAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1928 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.0699 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1100 SBD

2016 SAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.1928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.0699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1229 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1701 to the December average rate of 2.1036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1928 was up 0.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1817, 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 10,964 SBD

2015 Average 10,476 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,349 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.58 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1792

2.0700

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SBD 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 2.1228, compared to 2.0971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1228

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0699 SBD (High: 2.1682 / Low: 2.0984). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 SBD (High: 2.0799 / Low: 2.0699).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0699

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1701) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1445 (+7.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1701

2015 Avg (January) 2.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1928	2.1526	2.1701
February	2.1782	2.1555	2.1664
March	2.1682	2.0984	2.1255
April	2.1350	2.0798	2.1147
May	2.0799	2.0699	2.0791
June	2.1161	2.0775	2.0811
July	2.1150	2.0899	2.1039
August	2.0986	2.0734	2.0865
September	2.1068	2.0738	2.0898
October	2.1032	2.0781	2.0907
November	2.1324	2.0859	2.1083
December	2.1318	2.0704	2.1036