YEARLY HIGH
0.0088 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0079 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0085 SAR

2016 KMF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0088 was down 4.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44 SAR
2015 Average 42 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 40 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.28 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0087
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0085).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0087) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.77%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0087
2015 Avg (May) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0082 0.0083
February 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
March 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
April 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
May 0.0088 0.0085 0.0087
June 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
July 0.0087 0.0084 0.0086
August 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
September 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
October 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
November 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
December 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080