YEARLY HIGH
1.3110 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1893 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2416 SAR

2015 LTL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LTL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.3110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.1893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1216 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2773 to the December average rate of 1.2076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3110 was down 13.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,555 SAR
2014 Average 7,217 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,947 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2865
1.1897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.2651, compared to 1.2181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0718 SAR (High: 1.2783 / Low: 1.2065). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 1.2787 / Low: 1.2778).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.2773) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4796), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2023 (-13.67%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.2773
2014 Avg (January) 1.4796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3110 1.2566 1.2773
February 1.2658 1.2531 1.2603
March 1.2788 1.2521 1.2754
April 1.2787 1.2778 1.2784
May 1.2795 1.2347 1.2652
June 1.2783 1.2065 1.2339
July 1.2205 1.2027 1.2126
August 1.2474 1.2068 1.2230
September 1.2404 1.2312 1.2356
October 1.2434 1.2112 1.2320
November 1.2135 1.1893 1.1978
December 1.2160 1.1903 1.2076