YEARLY HIGH
0.4800 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4760 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4781 AWG

2016 SAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.4760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4779 to the December average rate of 0.4788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4800 was up 0.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4789, 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 2,400 AWG
2015 Average 2,389 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,380 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.20 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4789
0.4775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to AWG 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 0.4781, compared to 0.4781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 AWG (High: 0.4800 / Low: 0.4767). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AWG (High: 0.4785 / Low: 0.4780).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4788) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.19%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4788
2015 Avg (December) 0.4779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4784 0.4767 0.4779
February 0.4796 0.4773 0.4782
March 0.4785 0.4780 0.4782
April 0.4783 0.4773 0.4781
May 0.4782 0.4770 0.4779
June 0.4785 0.4773 0.4781
July 0.4782 0.4773 0.4781
August 0.4783 0.4773 0.4782
September 0.4782 0.4772 0.4776
October 0.4785 0.4777 0.4781
November 0.4782 0.4760 0.4780
December 0.4800 0.4767 0.4788