YEARLY HIGH
0.5125 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4249 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4662 SAR

2015 NOK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NOK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.5125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0876 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4897 to the December average rate of 0.4321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5125 was down 19.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,563 SAR
2014 Average 2,985 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,125 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.07 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5029
0.4256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 0.4842, compared to 0.4483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0374 SAR (High: 0.4895 / Low: 0.4521). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 SAR (High: 0.4589 / Low: 0.4499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.4964) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1350 (-21.38%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.4964
2014 Avg (May) 0.6314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5004 0.4806 0.4897
February 0.4989 0.4868 0.4939
March 0.4895 0.4521 0.4698
April 0.4962 0.4627 0.4751
May 0.5125 0.4817 0.4964
June 0.4882 0.4710 0.4802
July 0.4735 0.4565 0.4621
August 0.4589 0.4499 0.4550
September 0.4620 0.4396 0.4527
October 0.4639 0.4388 0.4535
November 0.4424 0.4313 0.4342
December 0.4410 0.4249 0.4321