YEARLY HIGH
12.8046 SAR
YEARLY LOW
12.3158 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4648 SAR

2015 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 12.8046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 12.3158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4888 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7621 to the December average rate of 12.3583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 12.8046 was down 4.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 13.3596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,023 SAR
2014 Average 65,874 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 61,579 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,444.02 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

12.8039
12.3017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12.5450, compared to 12.3845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1910 SAR (High: 12.6643 / Low: 12.4733). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 SAR (High: 12.4451 / Low: 12.4013).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1910
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1560 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 12.7621) against the same month in 2014 (average: 13.2714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5094 (-3.84%).

2015 Avg (January) 12.7621
2014 Avg (January) 13.2714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8046 12.7167 12.7621
February 12.7419 12.6580 12.6968
March 12.6643 12.4733 12.5408
April 12.5191 12.3997 12.4388
May 12.4614 12.3753 12.4192
June 12.4349 12.3712 12.4124
July 12.4097 12.3587 12.3854
August 12.4584 12.3649 12.4003
September 12.4451 12.4013 12.4128
October 12.4293 12.3732 12.4066
November 12.3837 12.3158 12.3436
December 12.3728 12.3210 12.3583