YEARLY HIGH
2.8024 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5811 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7182 SAR

2016 BND to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 2.8024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.5811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2213 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6215 to the December average rate of 2.6119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8024 was down 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,012 SAR
2015 Average 13,654 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,906 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,106.49 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8003
2.5948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.7187, compared to 2.7176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1126 SAR (High: 2.7343 / Low: 2.6217). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 SAR (High: 2.7930 / Low: 2.7586).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1126
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.7682) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0201 (-0.72%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.7682
2015 Avg (June) 2.7884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6495 2.6017 2.6215
February 2.6960 2.6258 2.6706
March 2.7758 2.6728 2.7347
April 2.7940 2.7591 2.7780
May 2.7957 2.7145 2.7391
June 2.8024 2.7211 2.7682
July 2.7930 2.7586 2.7784
August 2.8008 2.7520 2.7831
September 2.7825 2.7396 2.7598
October 2.7604 2.6902 2.7131
November 2.7343 2.6217 2.6595
December 2.6510 2.5811 2.6119