YEARLY HIGH
240.6752 KPW
YEARLY LOW
238.8393 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.9492 KPW

2016 SAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 240.6752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 238.8393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8359 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.8550 to the December average rate of 239.9097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 240.6752 was up 0.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 240.2055, 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 1,203,376 KPW
2015 Average 1,199,593 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,194,197 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,179.31 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

240.0081
239.8411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KPW 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 239.9558, compared to 239.9425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.9558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.9425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.1719 KPW (High: 240.0113 / Low: 238.8393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1074 KPW (High: 240.0402 / Low: 239.9328).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1719
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 239.9942) against the same month in 2015 (average: 239.8731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (February) 239.9942
2015 Avg (February) 239.8731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 240.1106 239.4332 239.8550
February 240.6752 239.8523 239.9942
March 240.1384 239.8808 239.9713
April 240.0771 239.9132 239.9922
May 240.0163 239.8051 239.9484
June 240.0979 239.7303 239.9738
July 240.0108 239.8843 239.9604
August 240.0402 239.9328 239.9827
September 240.0268 239.6497 239.9428
October 240.0014 239.8386 239.9539
November 240.0113 238.8393 239.9056
December 240.0144 239.2481 239.9097