YEARLY HIGH
0.2674 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2654 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2666 USD

2016 SAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.2654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2665 to the December average rate of 0.2666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2674 was up 0.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2669, 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 1,337 USD
2015 Average 1,333 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,327 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.20 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2667
0.2665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to USD 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 0.2666, compared to 0.2666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 USD (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2654). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2666).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2667) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2667
2015 Avg (February) 0.2665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2668 0.2661 0.2665
February 0.2674 0.2665 0.2667
March 0.2668 0.2666 0.2666
April 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
May 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666
June 0.2668 0.2664 0.2666
July 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
August 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
September 0.2667 0.2663 0.2666
October 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666
November 0.2667 0.2654 0.2666
December 0.2667 0.2658 0.2666