2016 SAR to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 47.9983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 47.1587.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8397 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3497 to the December average rate of 47.5746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 47.9983 was up 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.7204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SAR to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 47.3697, compared to 47.3776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.6151 DJF (High: 47.9983 / Low: 47.3832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0859 DJF (High: 47.4144 / Low: 47.3285).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1124 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 47.5746) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.3489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2257 (+0.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.3999 | 47.2446 | 47.3497 |
| February | 47.5103 | 47.3252 | 47.3735 |
| March | 47.4061 | 47.2738 | 47.3739 |
| April | 47.4144 | 47.3285 | 47.3800 |
| May | 47.4168 | 47.2718 | 47.3508 |
| June | 47.4251 | 47.2785 | 47.3900 |
| July | 47.3373 | 47.1807 | 47.2777 |
| August | 47.3429 | 47.1718 | 47.2960 |
| September | 47.4105 | 47.1587 | 47.3021 |
| October | 47.5074 | 47.2407 | 47.3629 |
| November | 47.5425 | 47.2789 | 47.4523 |
| December | 47.9983 | 47.3832 | 47.5746 |