2016 SCR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2969 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2615 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2827 SAR

2016 SCR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.2969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.2615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2870 to the December average rate of 0.2802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2969 was down 4.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,484 SAR

2015 Average 1,411 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,307 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.08 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2877

0.2784

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SAR 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 0.2828, compared to 0.2827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0309 SAR (High: 0.2923 / Low: 0.2615). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 SAR (High: 0.2861 / Low: 0.2805).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.2865) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+1.12%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.2865

2015 Avg (June) 0.2833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2924	0.2739	0.2870
February	0.2923	0.2615	0.2802
March	0.2894	0.2764	0.2822
April	0.2936	0.2659	0.2792
May	0.2876	0.2713	0.2815
June	0.2969	0.2801	0.2865
July	0.2942	0.2786	0.2851
August	0.2871	0.2785	0.2834
September	0.2861	0.2805	0.2831
October	0.2877	0.2799	0.2832
November	0.2853	0.2776	0.2812
December	0.2847	0.2768	0.2802