YEARLY HIGH
0.0032 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 SAR

2016 MMK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0029 to the December average rate of 0.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0032 was down 12.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 SAR
2015 Average 17 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0032
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0031, compared to 0.0030 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) 0.0031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0029).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0032) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-9.99%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0032
2015 Avg (April) 0.0035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
February 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
April 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
May 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
June 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
July 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
August 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
September 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
October 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
November 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
December 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028