YEARLY HIGH
0.0375 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0309 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0346 SAR

2016 JPY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0317 to the December average rate of 0.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0375 was up 16.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,756 SAR
2015 Average 15,499 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,468 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,288.03 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0376
0.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0336, compared to 0.0355 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) 0.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 SAR (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0329). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0329).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0370) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+21.52%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0370
2015 Avg (August) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0321 0.0309 0.0317
February 0.0334 0.0310 0.0327
March 0.0336 0.0329 0.0332
April 0.0352 0.0335 0.0342
May 0.0353 0.0338 0.0345
June 0.0368 0.0342 0.0356
July 0.0373 0.0350 0.0361
August 0.0375 0.0364 0.0370
September 0.0374 0.0361 0.0368
October 0.0370 0.0357 0.0362
November 0.0364 0.0329 0.0346
December 0.0331 0.0318 0.0323