2016 VEF to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5950 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3734 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4303 SAR

2016 VEF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.5950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.3734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2216 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5937 to the December average rate of 0.3756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5950 was down 0.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,975 SAR

2015 Average 2,969 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,867 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,108.00 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6155

0.3538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.4847, compared to 0.3758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 SAR (High: 0.5948 / Low: 0.5920). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.3761 / Low: 0.3759).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2170 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5937) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5947), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5937

2015 Avg (January) 0.5947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5950	0.5931	0.5937
February	0.5938	0.5916	0.5934
March	0.5948	0.5920	0.5930
April	0.3762	0.3756	0.3760
May	0.3764	0.3760	0.3761
June	0.3765	0.3758	0.3761
July	0.3760	0.3734	0.3757
August	0.3762	0.3758	0.3759
September	0.3764	0.3757	0.3759
October	0.3761	0.3759	0.3759
November	0.3776	0.3758	0.3760
December	0.3770	0.3752	0.3756