YEARLY HIGH
2.0715 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.0600 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6348 SRD

2016 SAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 2.0715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 1.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0115 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0640 to the December average rate of 1.9631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0715 was up 94.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0647, 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 10,357 SRD
2015 Average 4,445 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,300 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,057.54 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0927
0.9704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SRD 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 1.3347, compared to 1.9350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2402 SRD (High: 1.7235 / Low: 1.4833). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SRD (High: 1.0651 / Low: 1.0623).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2402
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0728 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.9992) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8757), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1235 (+128.30%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.9992
2015 Avg (September) 0.8757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0651 1.0623 1.0640
February 1.0678 1.0631 1.0645
March 1.0648 1.0600 1.0639
April 1.5233 1.3531 1.4208
May 1.7235 1.4833 1.5541
June 1.8760 1.7127 1.8406
July 1.8926 1.8763 1.8828
August 1.9635 1.8804 1.9162
September 2.0715 1.9151 1.9992
October 2.0399 1.8235 1.9264
November 1.9502 1.8520 1.9220
December 1.9769 1.9468 1.9631