2016 SAR to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 95.9664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 82.2517.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7147 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.1811 to the December average rate of 95.4672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 95.9664 was up 5.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 90.7988, 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 MRO 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 92.1349, compared to 95.0207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8858 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 9.6001 MRO (High: 91.8518 / Low: 82.2517). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5832 MRO (High: 95.2509 / Low: 94.6677).
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 0.2158 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 95.4672) against the same month in 2015 (average: 81.2067), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2605 (+17.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91.8518 | 82.2517 | 89.1811 |
| February | 91.9599 | 87.7507 | 91.1579 |
| March | 92.6051 | 91.0883 | 91.6475 |
| April | 92.7408 | 91.2324 | 92.1678 |
| May | 94.9695 | 91.4170 | 93.7851 |
| June | 95.2400 | 94.5586 | 94.8699 |
| July | 95.1702 | 94.3258 | 94.6541 |
| August | 95.3955 | 94.3804 | 94.7648 |
| September | 95.2509 | 94.6677 | 94.8723 |
| October | 95.3989 | 94.4250 | 95.0498 |
| November | 95.8365 | 94.8340 | 95.3158 |
| December | 95.9664 | 94.7244 | 95.4672 |