YEARLY HIGH
2.7950 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.3996 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6148 SAR

2016 NZD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 2.7950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.3996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3953 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4562 to the December average rate of 2.6355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7950 was down 5.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,975 SAR
2015 Average 13,131 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,998 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,976.72 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7681
2.4278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 2.5417, compared to 2.6880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1712 SAR (High: 2.5709 / Low: 2.3996). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0736 SAR (High: 2.7437 / Low: 2.6702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1712
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 2.7398) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3768), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3629 (+15.27%).

2016 Avg (September) 2.7398
2015 Avg (September) 2.3768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5709 2.3996 2.4562
February 2.5226 2.4447 2.4886
March 2.5951 2.4779 2.5306
April 2.6420 2.5419 2.5835
May 2.6359 2.5110 2.5488
June 2.7143 2.5515 2.6422
July 2.7410 2.6135 2.6779
August 2.7437 2.6702 2.7096
September 2.7950 2.7130 2.7398
October 2.7364 2.6405 2.6859
November 2.7633 2.6224 2.6796
December 2.7018 2.5803 2.6355