YEARLY HIGH
0.0041 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0039 SAR

2016 CDF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.0041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0041 was up 0.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21 SAR
2015 Average 20 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 16 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.89 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0041
0.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0040, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0040) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.50%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0040
2015 Avg (June) 0.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
February 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
March 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
April 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
May 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
June 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
July 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
September 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
October 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0041 0.0033 0.0038
December 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032