YEARLY HIGH
331.0820 KRW
YEARLY LOW
291.4908 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
309.5077 KRW

2016 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 331.0820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 291.4908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.5912 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 320.0723 to the December average rate of 315.7155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 331.0820 was up 3.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 320.7900, 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 1,655,410 KRW
2015 Average 1,508,461 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,457,454 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,956.08 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

327.7009
293.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KRW 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 315.2280, compared to 303.7873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.4407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 315.2280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.7873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 23.6074 KRW (High: 329.0763 / Low: 305.4689). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0323 KRW (High: 308.4004 / Low: 302.3681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.6074
April Spread (Stable) ±6.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 9.7554 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 324.8098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 293.4744), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3354 (+10.68%).

2016 Avg (February) 324.8098
2015 Avg (February) 293.4744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 323.8716 312.9866 320.0723
February 331.0820 319.2982 324.8098
March 329.0763 305.4689 315.7016
April 308.4004 302.3681 305.9462
May 318.2398 303.9106 313.2084
June 318.1305 306.4871 311.6298
July 309.4168 297.2523 304.1853
August 299.5173 292.1343 296.3448
September 300.3102 291.4908 295.8992
October 305.4865 293.2710 300.2796
November 315.1083 302.8400 310.2996
December 322.8746 309.8188 315.7155