YEARLY HIGH
8.9870 TWD
YEARLY LOW
8.3085 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6003 TWD

2016 SAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 8.9870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 8.3085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6785 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9096 to the December average rate of 8.5330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.9870 was up 1.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8495, 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 44,935 TWD
2015 Average 42,363 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 41,542 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,392.73 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.9607
8.3472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to TWD 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 8.7358, compared to 8.4647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2307 TWD (High: 8.8368 / Low: 8.6061). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 TWD (High: 8.6515 / Low: 8.5953).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2307
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1643 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 8.9096) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.4303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4792 (+5.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 8.9096
2015 Avg (January) 8.4303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9870 8.7659 8.9096
February 8.9256 8.8047 8.8704
March 8.8368 8.6061 8.7061
April 8.6515 8.5953 8.6259
May 8.7250 8.5974 8.6780
June 8.6944 8.5459 8.6248
July 8.6313 8.4924 8.5565
August 8.4798 8.3085 8.4167
September 8.4684 8.3352 8.3983
October 8.4689 8.3438 8.4166
November 8.5412 8.3845 8.4672
December 8.6455 8.4675 8.5330