2016 SAR to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 126.4562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 114.1163.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3399 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.3632 to the December average rate of 124.4899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 126.4562 was up 1.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 125.0670, 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 KMF 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 117.2536, compared to 119.3061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0524 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.4694 KMF (High: 124.0064 / Low: 117.5370). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5831 KMF (High: 118.2540 / Low: 116.6709).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2316 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 124.4899) against the same month in 2015 (average: 119.8864), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6035 (+3.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 121.7461 | 118.2529 | 120.3632 |
| February | 120.6281 | 116.1201 | 118.2367 |
| March | 120.7559 | 116.4831 | 117.9727 |
| April | 116.8786 | 115.1774 | 115.7411 |
| May | 118.1174 | 114.1163 | 115.5897 |
| June | 117.2740 | 114.4243 | 115.6184 |
| July | 119.3862 | 115.0049 | 116.6807 |
| August | 119.1482 | 116.6700 | 118.3087 |
| September | 118.2540 | 116.6709 | 117.1562 |
| October | 119.8758 | 116.9153 | 118.1472 |
| November | 124.0064 | 117.5370 | 121.0537 |
| December | 126.4562 | 122.6427 | 124.4899 |