2016 TRY to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3412 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0596 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2446 SAR

2016 TRY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.3412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.0596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2817 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2504 to the December average rate of 1.0709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3412 was down 18.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 67,062 SAR

2015 Average 69,214 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 52,979 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,083.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3477

1.0457

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TRY 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 1.2849, compared to 1.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2849

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1188 SAR (High: 1.2051 / Low: 1.0863). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 SAR (High: 1.3402 / Low: 1.3117).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

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 0.0812 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.2750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1433 (-10.10%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.2750

2015 Avg (May) 1.4183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2875	1.2296	1.2504
February	1.2857	1.2541	1.2735
March	1.3287	1.2738	1.3015
April	1.3402	1.3117	1.3226
May	1.3412	1.2539	1.2750
June	1.3127	1.2717	1.2866
July	1.2994	1.2213	1.2633
August	1.2830	1.2458	1.2667
September	1.2808	1.2513	1.2640
October	1.2504	1.2064	1.2212
November	1.2051	1.0863	1.1400
December	1.0998	1.0596	1.0709