2016 SRD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9434 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4827 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6515 SAR

2016 SRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.9434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.4827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4607 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9398 to the December average rate of 0.5094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9434 was down 17.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,717 SAR

2015 Average 5,636 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,414 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,303.35 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9838

0.4565

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.7857, compared to 0.5172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0940 SAR (High: 0.6742 / Low: 0.5802). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SAR (High: 0.9414 / Low: 0.9389).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2340 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.9399) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2011 (-17.63%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.9399

2015 Avg (March) 1.1410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9414	0.9389	0.9398
February	0.9407	0.9365	0.9394
March	0.9434	0.9391	0.9399
April	0.7390	0.6565	0.7059
May	0.6742	0.5802	0.6456
June	0.5839	0.5331	0.5436
July	0.5330	0.5284	0.5311
August	0.5318	0.5093	0.5219
September	0.5222	0.4827	0.5005
October	0.5484	0.4902	0.5201
November	0.5399	0.5128	0.5204
December	0.5137	0.5058	0.5094