YEARLY HIGH
0.1860 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1770 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1814 SAR

2015 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1855 to the December average rate of 0.1777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1860 was down 5.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 930 SAR
2014 Average 954 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 885 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.20 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1863
0.1769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1836, compared to 0.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.1796 / Low: 0.1772). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.1786 / Low: 0.1778).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.1855) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1957), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-5.21%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.1855
2014 Avg (January) 0.1957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1860 0.1846 0.1855
February 0.1856 0.1839 0.1847
March 0.1848 0.1835 0.1840
April 0.1844 0.1827 0.1834
May 0.1830 0.1820 0.1825
June 0.1823 0.1808 0.1816
July 0.1811 0.1799 0.1808
August 0.1807 0.1797 0.1802
September 0.1799 0.1790 0.1795
October 0.1796 0.1772 0.1788
November 0.1786 0.1778 0.1781
December 0.1793 0.1770 0.1777