YEARLY HIGH
19.5355 RUB
YEARLY LOW
13.1126 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3257 RUB

2015 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 19.5355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 13.1126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4229 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0624 to the December average rate of 18.6681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 19.5355 was up 6.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 18.2597, 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 97,677 RUB
2014 Average 51,415 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 65,563 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,114.41 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

19.1825
13.0098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RUB 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 15.4138, compared to 17.2376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 2.8725 RUB (High: 18.5281 / Low: 15.6556). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8793 RUB (High: 13.9919 / Low: 13.1126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8725
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9200 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 18.6681) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.9950), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6731 (+24.50%).

2015 Avg (December) 18.6681
2014 Avg (December) 14.9950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5281 15.6556 17.0624
February 18.5929 16.3614 17.1377
March 16.6187 15.2767 16.0439
April 15.3710 13.3139 14.1239
May 13.9919 13.1126 13.5242
June 15.0176 14.1042 14.5904
July 16.3176 14.7989 15.2848
August 18.8147 16.3900 17.4444
September 18.3734 17.4522 17.8402
October 17.6360 16.3985 16.8266
November 17.8157 16.7743 17.3616
December 19.5355 17.7437 18.6681