YEARLY HIGH
0.0034 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 SAR

2016 KRW to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0031 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0034 was down 2.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,153 SAR
2015 Average 16,591 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,102 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,051.20 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0034
0.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0032, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0030). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0032).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.90%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0034
2015 Avg (September) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
February 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
March 0.0033 0.0030 0.0032
April 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
May 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
June 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
July 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
September 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
October 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032