YEARLY HIGH
1.8428 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.7189 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7986 SAR

2016 FJD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 1.8428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.7189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1239 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7424 to the December average rate of 1.7836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8428 was down 2.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,214 SAR
2015 Average 8,982 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,595 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 619.39 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8389
1.7336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.7818, compared to 1.8154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0633 SAR (High: 1.8428 / Low: 1.7796). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 SAR (High: 1.8394 / Low: 1.8183).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.8089) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0637 (+3.65%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.8089
2015 Avg (November) 1.7452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7687 1.7189 1.7424
February 1.7685 1.7341 1.7568
March 1.8154 1.7572 1.7907
April 1.8350 1.7979 1.8134
May 1.8234 1.7652 1.7848
June 1.8203 1.7753 1.8029
July 1.8353 1.8042 1.8182
August 1.8379 1.8151 1.8290
September 1.8394 1.8183 1.8301
October 1.8405 1.8087 1.8224
November 1.8428 1.7796 1.8089
December 1.8074 1.7567 1.7836