2016 SGD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8026 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5864 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7175 SAR

2016 SGD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 2.8026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 2.5864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2162 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6210 to the December average rate of 2.6113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8026 was down 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,013 SAR

2015 Average 13,651 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,932 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,081.09 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7991

2.5942

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.7182, compared to 2.7169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1052 SAR (High: 2.7803 / Low: 2.6751). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0388 SAR (High: 2.7966 / Low: 2.7578).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1052

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.7702) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7872), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0170 (-0.61%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.7702

2015 Avg (June) 2.7872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6561	2.6027	2.6210
February	2.6983	2.6259	2.6695
March	2.7803	2.6751	2.7340
April	2.7966	2.7578	2.7768
May	2.7957	2.7160	2.7375
June	2.8026	2.7225	2.7702
July	2.7962	2.7571	2.7791
August	2.7987	2.7513	2.7820
September	2.7818	2.7429	2.7589
October	2.7525	2.6905	2.7121
November	2.7113	2.6190	2.6581
December	2.6517	2.5864	2.6113