YEARLY HIGH
9.9942 SAR
YEARLY LOW
9.9261 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9487 SAR

2016 BHD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 9.9942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9.9261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9563 to the December average rate of 9.9540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.9942 was down 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,971 SAR
2015 Average 49,737 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 49,631 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.63 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.9578
9.9397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 9.9492, compared to 9.9482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0515 SAR (High: 9.9942 / Low: 9.9427). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SAR (High: 9.9510 / Low: 9.9445).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 9.9502) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.9453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (November) 9.9502
2015 Avg (November) 9.9453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9712 9.9456 9.9563
February 9.9522 9.9261 9.9468
March 9.9536 9.9426 9.9483
April 9.9510 9.9445 9.9478
May 9.9531 9.9426 9.9490
June 9.9521 9.9367 9.9470
July 9.9485 9.9375 9.9412
August 9.9502 9.9303 9.9453
September 9.9610 9.9409 9.9498
October 9.9544 9.9409 9.9490
November 9.9942 9.9427 9.9502
December 9.9849 9.9473 9.9540