2016 SAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6276.3010 STD

YEARLY LOW

5571.1057 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5903.8902 STD

2016 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 6276.3010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 5571.1057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 705.1953 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6006.5327 to the December average rate of 6205.3317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6276.3010 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 6206.2416, 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 31,381,505 STD

2015 Average 29,425,617 STD

Yearly Trough Low 27,855,528 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,525,976.28 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6250.6295

5707.0563

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to STD 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 5852.7293, compared to 5955.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 102.3217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5852.7293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5955.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 355.1820 STD (High: 5926.2877 / Low: 5571.1057). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 63.2295 STD (High: 5863.9829 / Low: 5800.7534).

June Spread (Volatile) ±355.1820

September Spread (Stable) ±63.2295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 124.3762 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -124.3762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6205.3317) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5990.0755), the exchange rate shifted by +215.2562 (+3.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 6205.3317

2015 Avg (December) 5990.0755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6050.1486	5972.4783	6006.5327
February	6017.9760	5835.5639	5903.7623
March	6008.4072	5755.6473	5876.7302
April	5797.4131	5688.6660	5752.3541
May	5866.7939	5667.3710	5770.6619
June	5926.2877	5571.1057	5806.3346
July	5944.7618	5863.7493	5899.9222
August	5899.0289	5766.0633	5829.5961
September	5863.9829	5800.7534	5827.6740
October	6006.5906	5764.3479	5916.6266
November	6180.4665	5866.8501	6051.1554
December	6276.3010	6095.1671	6205.3317