YEARLY HIGH
0.3893 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3415 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3588 AUD

2016 SAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.3893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.3415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3797 to the December average rate of 0.3635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3893 was up 0.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,946 AUD
2015 Average 1,775 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,708 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.75 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3829
0.3450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to AUD 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 0.3636, compared to 0.3539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0241 AUD (High: 0.3893 / Low: 0.3651). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 AUD (High: 0.3576 / Low: 0.3498).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3797) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+15.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3797
2015 Avg (January) 0.3302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3893 0.3651 0.3797
February 0.3792 0.3687 0.3740
March 0.3716 0.3478 0.3550
April 0.3552 0.3415 0.3481
May 0.3712 0.3478 0.3650
June 0.3691 0.3503 0.3600
July 0.3576 0.3498 0.3539
August 0.3547 0.3456 0.3499
September 0.3571 0.3465 0.3515
October 0.3531 0.3452 0.3501
November 0.3643 0.3442 0.3545
December 0.3716 0.3556 0.3635