2016 SAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1993 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1872 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1918 XDR

2016 SAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1928 to the December average rate of 0.1980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1993 was up 2.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1947, 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 997 XDR

2015 Average 953 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 936 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.41 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1989

0.1881

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XDR 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 0.1905, compared to 0.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1905

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0049 XDR (High: 0.1972 / Low: 0.1923). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XDR (High: 0.1911 / Low: 0.1898).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1980) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+3.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1980

2015 Avg (December) 0.1922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1934	0.1921	0.1928
February	0.1934	0.1894	0.1912
March	0.1930	0.1893	0.1910
April	0.1899	0.1879	0.1893
May	0.1902	0.1872	0.1890
June	0.1916	0.1874	0.1894
July	0.1926	0.1908	0.1916
August	0.1917	0.1898	0.1908
September	0.1911	0.1898	0.1906
October	0.1944	0.1907	0.1931
November	0.1972	0.1923	0.1951
December	0.1993	0.1958	0.1980