YEARLY HIGH
95.9664 MRO
YEARLY LOW
82.2517 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.5778 MRO

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 479,832 MRO
2015 Average 412,363 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 411,259 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,573.37 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

96.0958
88.5525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.1349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.0207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.6001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 95.4672
2015 Avg (December) 81.2067

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