YEARLY HIGH
5.3169 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.2773 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2938 SAR

2016 JOD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JOD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 5.3169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 5.2773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0395 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2911 to the December average rate of 5.2959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3169 was up 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.3044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,584 SAR
2015 Average 26,464 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,387 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.65 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.2963
5.2907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5.2929, compared to 5.2948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0301 SAR (High: 5.3074 / Low: 5.2773). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 SAR (High: 5.2945 / Low: 5.2883).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 5.2955) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.2882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+0.14%).

2016 Avg (November) 5.2955
2015 Avg (November) 5.2882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3006 5.2824 5.2911
February 5.3074 5.2773 5.2927
March 5.2974 5.2884 5.2931
April 5.2945 5.2883 5.2924
May 5.2994 5.2850 5.2933
June 5.2976 5.2891 5.2949
July 5.3002 5.2848 5.2946
August 5.2966 5.2845 5.2934
September 5.3011 5.2891 5.2939
October 5.2987 5.2910 5.2953
November 5.3169 5.2915 5.2955
December 5.3099 5.2878 5.2959