2016 XAF to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0066 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0059 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0063 SAR

2016 XAF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0062 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0066 was down 4.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 SAR

2015 Average 32 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 30 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.17 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0065

0.0060

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XAF 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0064).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0065) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0065

2015 Avg (May) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0063	0.0062	0.0062
February	0.0065	0.0062	0.0063
March	0.0065	0.0062	0.0064
April	0.0065	0.0064	0.0065
May	0.0066	0.0064	0.0065
June	0.0065	0.0063	0.0064
July	0.0064	0.0063	0.0063
August	0.0065	0.0063	0.0064
September	0.0064	0.0064	0.0064
October	0.0064	0.0062	0.0063
November	0.0064	0.0060	0.0062
December	0.0062	0.0059	0.0060