YEARLY HIGH
1.7438 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.6153 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6436 SDG

2016 SAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.7438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.6153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1286 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6303 to the December average rate of 1.7311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7438 was up 3.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6895, 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 8,719 SDG
2015 Average 8,014 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 8,076 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.85 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7421
1.6098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SDG 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 1.6257, compared to 1.6616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1041 SDG (High: 1.7196 / Low: 1.6154). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SDG (High: 1.6262 / Low: 1.6212).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1041
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7311) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0915 (+5.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7311
2015 Avg (December) 1.6395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6436 1.6237 1.6303
February 1.6331 1.6239 1.6264
March 1.6288 1.6212 1.6252
April 1.6293 1.6230 1.6263
May 1.6262 1.6212 1.6238
June 1.6248 1.6173 1.6222
July 1.6302 1.6153 1.6214
August 1.6275 1.6181 1.6208
September 1.6321 1.6183 1.6229
October 1.7196 1.6154 1.6506
November 1.7353 1.6929 1.7228
December 1.7438 1.7211 1.7311