YEARLY HIGH
0.0341 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0311 SAR

2016 ISK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0341 was up 12.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170 SAR
2015 Average 142 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 143 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.23 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0339
0.0284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0298, compared to 0.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 SAR (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0327). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0287).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0333) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+15.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0333
2015 Avg (December) 0.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0290 0.0287 0.0289
February 0.0297 0.0290 0.0293
March 0.0303 0.0289 0.0296
April 0.0306 0.0300 0.0303
May 0.0308 0.0299 0.0303
June 0.0309 0.0300 0.0304
July 0.0314 0.0305 0.0308
August 0.0322 0.0312 0.0318
September 0.0329 0.0323 0.0327
October 0.0332 0.0327 0.0329
November 0.0339 0.0331 0.0334
December 0.0341 0.0327 0.0333