YEARLY HIGH
0.3947 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3317 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3710 SAR

2015 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.3947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.3317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3919 to the December average rate of 0.3402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3947 was down 8.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,974 SAR
2014 Average 2,090 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,658 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.41 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3970
0.3350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3834, compared to 0.3586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0201 SAR (High: 0.3518 / Low: 0.3317). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 SAR (High: 0.3944 / Low: 0.3893).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.3904) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4175), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0271 (-6.49%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.3904
2014 Avg (February) 0.4175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3944 0.3893 0.3919
February 0.3947 0.3866 0.3904
March 0.3894 0.3697 0.3783
April 0.3847 0.3747 0.3794
May 0.3874 0.3780 0.3829
June 0.3818 0.3722 0.3776
July 0.3785 0.3703 0.3742
August 0.3711 0.3629 0.3683
September 0.3654 0.3536 0.3589
October 0.3679 0.3546 0.3606
November 0.3560 0.3451 0.3495
December 0.3518 0.3317 0.3402