2016 YER to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0175 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0150 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0157 SAR

2016 YER to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0175 was up 0.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 SAR

2015 Average 87 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 75 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.66 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0177

0.0147

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0025 SAR (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0150).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0175) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0175), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0175

2015 Avg (January) 0.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0175	0.0174	0.0175
February	0.0175	0.0174	0.0174
March	0.0175	0.0174	0.0174
April	0.0174	0.0150	0.0157
May	0.0151	0.0150	0.0150
June	0.0151	0.0150	0.0150
July	0.0150	0.0150	0.0150
August	0.0150	0.0150	0.0150
September	0.0150	0.0150	0.0150
October	0.0150	0.0150	0.0150
November	0.0151	0.0150	0.0150
December	0.0150	0.0150	0.0150