2015 SAR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 6206.2416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5403.9632.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 802.2785 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5601.7791 to the December average rate of 5990.0755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6206.2416 was up 15.70% compared to the 2014 peak of 5364.1830, 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 2015.
SAR to STD 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 5851.9847, compared to 5917.4276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 65.4428 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 393.9060 STD (High: 5797.8692 / Low: 5403.9632). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 123.8262 STD (High: 5831.3413 / Low: 5707.5152).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 196.8847 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 6033.1965) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4727.0936), the exchange rate shifted by +1306.1029 (+27.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5797.8692 | 5403.9632 | 5601.7791 |
| February | 5831.3413 | 5707.5152 | 5756.4098 |
| March | 6206.2416 | 5831.2951 | 6033.1965 |
| April | 6174.0639 | 5880.5709 | 6045.9956 |
| May | 5981.3944 | 5727.8329 | 5849.1110 |
| June | 5962.0309 | 5751.7956 | 5825.4162 |
| July | 6018.2276 | 5847.7404 | 5931.2772 |
| August | 5993.6576 | 5689.9685 | 5866.5390 |
| September | 5868.7845 | 5727.0740 | 5813.6643 |
| October | 5973.9620 | 5726.7494 | 5816.6955 |
| November | 6169.5277 | 5948.6829 | 6086.3139 |
| December | 6160.5000 | 5939.8035 | 5990.0755 |