2016 SAR to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1506.9857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 1047.5179.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 459.4679 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1105.6141 to the December average rate of 1474.3373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1506.9857 was up 25.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 1199.7170, 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 SLL 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 1083.1489, compared to 1486.6034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 403.4545 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 343.9545 SLL (High: 1393.3014 / Low: 1049.3469). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3550 SLL (High: 1054.8729 / Low: 1047.5179).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 20.9758 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1501.6031) against the same month in 2015 (average: 998.5643), the exchange rate shifted by +503.0388 (+50.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1118.5229 | 1098.6583 | 1105.6141 |
| February | 1101.8677 | 1086.7508 | 1092.2942 |
| March | 1086.5136 | 1064.8064 | 1078.7103 |
| April | 1065.3802 | 1051.3045 | 1057.7345 |
| May | 1054.8729 | 1047.5179 | 1052.2506 |
| June | 1393.3014 | 1049.3469 | 1112.2898 |
| July | 1480.0067 | 1464.3685 | 1471.5150 |
| August | 1499.9500 | 1463.8392 | 1482.1578 |
| September | 1506.9857 | 1483.2887 | 1501.6031 |
| October | 1505.8924 | 1491.4412 | 1498.7053 |
| November | 1498.5929 | 1484.5473 | 1491.3018 |
| December | 1484.7706 | 1464.1693 | 1474.3373 |