2016 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5009 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3931 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4750 SAR

2016 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.5009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.3931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1079 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4465 to the December average rate of 1.4774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5009 was down 3.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,505 SAR

2015 Average 7,431 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,965 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4953

1.4420

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.4695, compared to 1.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0839 SAR (High: 1.4769 / Low: 1.3931). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 SAR (High: 1.4938 / Low: 1.4749).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0839

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.4908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0259 (-1.71%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.4908

2015 Avg (April) 1.5167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4769	1.3931	1.4465
February	1.4654	1.4184	1.4531
March	1.4961	1.4559	1.4773
April	1.5009	1.4676	1.4908
May	1.4985	1.4358	1.4703
June	1.4967	1.4524	1.4792
July	1.4961	1.4531	1.4773
August	1.4845	1.4650	1.4771
September	1.4938	1.4749	1.4849
October	1.4918	1.4723	1.4813
November	1.5007	1.4697	1.4844
December	1.4877	1.4484	1.4774