2016 SAR to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 3723.1878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 3451.7445.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 271.4432 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3696.2323 to the December average rate of 3575.5808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3723.1878 was down 5.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 3919.8240, 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 IDR 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 3577.4173, compared to 3516.9303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.4870 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 138.6487 IDR (High: 3638.9053 / Low: 3500.2566). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.3093 IDR (High: 3508.6454 / Low: 3486.3361).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 94.1938 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3696.2323) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3346.8219), the exchange rate shifted by +349.4104 (+10.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3723.1878 | 3669.6340 | 3696.2323 |
| February | 3668.8182 | 3565.4189 | 3604.7220 |
| March | 3555.0050 | 3469.4722 | 3510.5282 |
| April | 3523.8281 | 3494.9091 | 3512.1457 |
| May | 3638.9053 | 3500.2566 | 3579.8826 |
| June | 3638.2868 | 3514.1612 | 3560.9932 |
| July | 3508.6454 | 3486.3361 | 3497.0016 |
| August | 3540.5672 | 3488.2771 | 3508.3540 |
| September | 3539.6918 | 3451.7445 | 3498.5797 |
| October | 3484.9327 | 3459.6217 | 3471.9232 |
| November | 3611.7097 | 3476.6587 | 3550.1424 |
| December | 3615.8481 | 3544.9690 | 3575.5808 |