YEARLY HIGH
0.0567 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0546 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0558 SAR

2016 INR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0558 to the December average rate of 0.0553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0567 was down 7.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,179 SAR
2015 Average 14,632 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,639 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 540.50 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0566
0.0548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0558, compared to 0.0558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0546). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0564 / Low: 0.0561).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0558) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-7.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0558
2015 Avg (January) 0.0604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0567 0.0551 0.0558
February 0.0554 0.0546 0.0549
March 0.0566 0.0553 0.0561
April 0.0567 0.0563 0.0564
May 0.0565 0.0555 0.0560
June 0.0563 0.0552 0.0558
July 0.0562 0.0556 0.0559
August 0.0562 0.0558 0.0560
September 0.0565 0.0559 0.0562
October 0.0564 0.0561 0.0562
November 0.0565 0.0546 0.0554
December 0.0556 0.0549 0.0553