2016 SAR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 166.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 147.7871.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2147 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.9484 to the December average rate of 152.7353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 166.0017 was down 14.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 193.1353, 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 SOS 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 162.0129, compared to 154.4854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5275 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 7.3842 SOS (High: 155.1712 / Low: 147.7871). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4933 SOS (High: 163.9742 / Low: 162.4809).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.3078 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 164.9484) against the same month in 2015 (average: 190.4903), the exchange rate shifted by -25.5419 (-13.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 166.0017 | 163.2919 | 164.9484 |
| February | 164.5931 | 162.5617 | 163.4119 |
| March | 163.9742 | 162.4809 | 163.2446 |
| April | 164.1281 | 160.8205 | 162.6546 |
| May | 163.5762 | 157.7098 | 161.0629 |
| June | 159.9689 | 154.1086 | 156.7551 |
| July | 157.0478 | 152.8093 | 155.2650 |
| August | 156.7947 | 154.0399 | 155.2895 |
| September | 156.4192 | 154.8786 | 155.5463 |
| October | 156.6642 | 152.8334 | 154.9981 |
| November | 155.1712 | 147.7871 | 153.0784 |
| December | 155.0282 | 148.4304 | 152.7353 |