YEARLY HIGH
0.5469 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5412 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5432 SAR

2015 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.5469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5434 to the December average rate of 0.5435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5469 was up 0.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,735 SAR
2014 Average 2,714 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,706 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.72 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5440
0.5426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5432, compared to 0.5433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0047 SAR (High: 0.5469 / Low: 0.5422). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.5437 / Low: 0.5421).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5435) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.08%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5435
2014 Avg (December) 0.5431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5455 0.5412 0.5434
February 0.5437 0.5421 0.5430
March 0.5446 0.5424 0.5429
April 0.5448 0.5427 0.5434
May 0.5446 0.5422 0.5430
June 0.5451 0.5422 0.5435
July 0.5445 0.5419 0.5435
August 0.5453 0.5412 0.5439
September 0.5437 0.5421 0.5430
October 0.5433 0.5412 0.5427
November 0.5441 0.5421 0.5432
December 0.5469 0.5422 0.5435