2016 SAR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 8109.0875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 7981.3734.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.7140 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7995.2611 to the December average rate of 8017.2584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8109.0875 was up 1.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 8004.0468, 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 IRR 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 8053.5335, compared to 8020.9333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.6002 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 89.3062 IRR (High: 8109.0875 / Low: 8019.7813). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9918 IRR (High: 8021.4017 / Low: 8013.4099).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 50.1138 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 8036.2552) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7861.1283), the exchange rate shifted by +175.1268 (+2.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8005.4415 | 7981.3734 | 7995.2611 |
| February | 8054.4600 | 7996.8822 | 8046.0889 |
| March | 8069.9672 | 8051.0720 | 8058.9109 |
| April | 8067.7744 | 8058.2653 | 8063.0884 |
| May | 8082.3181 | 8065.5073 | 8071.4829 |
| June | 8106.6792 | 8030.6189 | 8086.3690 |
| July | 8109.0875 | 8019.7813 | 8036.2552 |
| August | 8023.4747 | 8014.1546 | 8018.3426 |
| September | 8023.5655 | 8007.3638 | 8018.8057 |
| October | 8021.4017 | 8013.4099 | 8017.1855 |
| November | 8020.9097 | 7981.7446 | 8017.7527 |
| December | 8021.0145 | 7995.4068 | 8017.2584 |