2016 SAR to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 18.3299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 17.6312.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6987 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9301 to the December average rate of 18.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.3299 was up 2.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.8895, 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 INR 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 17.9127, compared to 17.9093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6115 INR (High: 18.3204 / Low: 17.7089). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1160 INR (High: 17.8391 / Low: 17.7231).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 0.3604 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 18.2014) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.5333), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6682 (+10.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.1513 | 17.6312 | 17.9301 |
| February | 18.3299 | 18.0354 | 18.2014 |
| March | 18.0957 | 17.6645 | 17.8410 |
| April | 17.7762 | 17.6375 | 17.7231 |
| May | 18.0304 | 17.7033 | 17.8476 |
| June | 18.1190 | 17.7563 | 17.9330 |
| July | 17.9874 | 17.8012 | 17.9036 |
| August | 17.9157 | 17.7866 | 17.8497 |
| September | 17.8790 | 17.6983 | 17.7975 |
| October | 17.8391 | 17.7231 | 17.7887 |
| November | 18.3204 | 17.7089 | 18.0389 |
| December | 18.2202 | 17.9715 | 18.0772 |