YEARLY HIGH
0.0657 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0545 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0615 SAR

2015 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0651 to the December average rate of 0.0556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0657 was down 1.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 329 SAR
2014 Average 329 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 272 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.36 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0664
0.0546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0646, compared to 0.0584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0036 SAR (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0577). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0648).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0651) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0667), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-2.37%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0651
2014 Avg (January) 0.0667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0657 0.0644 0.0651
February 0.0657 0.0652 0.0654
March 0.0654 0.0648 0.0650
April 0.0649 0.0648 0.0648
May 0.0648 0.0627 0.0638
June 0.0637 0.0616 0.0632
July 0.0623 0.0611 0.0618
August 0.0612 0.0577 0.0594
September 0.0597 0.0580 0.0588
October 0.0584 0.0580 0.0582
November 0.0580 0.0549 0.0565
December 0.0565 0.0545 0.0556