YEARLY HIGH
0.2183 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1802 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2012 SAR

2016 MXN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.2183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.1802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0381 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2083 to the December average rate of 0.1828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2183 was down 15.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,914 SAR
2015 Average 11,846 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,008 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,905.24 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2176
0.1796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.2078, compared to 0.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0239 SAR (High: 0.2041 / Low: 0.1802). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SAR (High: 0.1853 / Low: 0.1807).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2145) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0322 (-13.06%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2145
2015 Avg (April) 0.2467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2181 0.2011 0.2083
February 0.2072 0.1966 0.2032
March 0.2171 0.2086 0.2128
April 0.2183 0.2101 0.2145
May 0.2182 0.2028 0.2070
June 0.2058 0.1964 0.2010
July 0.2044 0.1987 0.2019
August 0.2074 0.1983 0.2029
September 0.2045 0.1888 0.1955
October 0.2023 0.1934 0.1981
November 0.2041 0.1802 0.1870
December 0.1853 0.1807 0.1828