YEARLY HIGH
20.2444 KGS
YEARLY LOW
17.8866 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6483 KGS

2016 SAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 20.2444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 17.8866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3578 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2256 to the December average rate of 18.4615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.2444 was up 0.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.2439, 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 101,222 KGS
2015 Average 85,863 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 89,433 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,788.94 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.4535
17.7186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KGS 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 19.0287, compared to 18.2679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.9849 KGS (High: 19.7273 / Low: 18.7425). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0509 KGS (High: 20.2443 / Low: 20.1934).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9849
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8718 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 19.9547) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.1963), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7584 (+23.21%).

2016 Avg (February) 19.9547
2015 Avg (February) 16.1963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2443 20.1934 20.2256
February 20.2444 19.5951 19.9547
March 19.7273 18.7425 19.2717
April 18.7781 18.2038 18.3999
May 18.3177 18.1430 18.2223
June 18.2494 17.9434 18.0980
July 18.1209 17.8866 17.9465
August 18.3710 18.1488 18.2933
September 18.4188 18.1002 18.3246
October 18.3061 18.0964 18.2007
November 18.4490 18.3094 18.3808
December 18.5015 18.3647 18.4615