2016 XPF to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0361 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0326 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0348 SAR

2016 XPF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0342 to the December average rate of 0.0331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0361 was down 4.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181 SAR

2015 Average 174 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 163 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.61 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0358

0.0328

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0351, compared to 0.0345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0351

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 SAR (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0333). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0351).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.27%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0355

2015 Avg (May) 0.0350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0344	0.0338	0.0342
February	0.0355	0.0342	0.0349
March	0.0357	0.0341	0.0350
April	0.0359	0.0353	0.0356
May	0.0361	0.0349	0.0355
June	0.0358	0.0347	0.0353
July	0.0351	0.0346	0.0348
August	0.0357	0.0349	0.0353
September	0.0355	0.0351	0.0353
October	0.0354	0.0342	0.0347
November	0.0350	0.0333	0.0340
December	0.0339	0.0326	0.0331