YEARLY HIGH
0.0829 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0802 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0816 SAR

2016 DOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.0829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0824 to the December average rate of 0.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0829 was down 2.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 414 SAR
2015 Average 417 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 401 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.38 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0825
0.0805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0820, compared to 0.0812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0820). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0819 / Low: 0.0815).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0822) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-1.84%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0822
2015 Avg (February) 0.0837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0826 0.0820 0.0824
February 0.0829 0.0820 0.0822
March 0.0825 0.0818 0.0821
April 0.0822 0.0817 0.0818
May 0.0821 0.0816 0.0818
June 0.0819 0.0815 0.0817
July 0.0819 0.0813 0.0816
August 0.0819 0.0810 0.0815
September 0.0817 0.0811 0.0814
October 0.0816 0.0810 0.0812
November 0.0813 0.0806 0.0809
December 0.0810 0.0802 0.0807