YEARLY HIGH
0.0312 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0302 SAR

2016 ALL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0295 to the December average rate of 0.0292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0312 was down 4.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 SAR
2015 Average 149 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 145 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.27 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0309
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.0303, compared to 0.0302 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) 0.0303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0014 SAR (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0304).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0307) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.05%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0307
2015 Avg (May) 0.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0298 0.0293 0.0295
February 0.0305 0.0295 0.0301
March 0.0307 0.0295 0.0302
April 0.0309 0.0304 0.0307
May 0.0312 0.0302 0.0307
June 0.0309 0.0301 0.0305
July 0.0307 0.0302 0.0304
August 0.0311 0.0304 0.0308
September 0.0308 0.0304 0.0306
October 0.0307 0.0300 0.0303
November 0.0306 0.0292 0.0298
December 0.0297 0.0289 0.0292