YEARLY HIGH
0.7224 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7163 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7201 XCD

2016 SAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.7163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7198 to the December average rate of 0.7201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7224 was up 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7208, 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 3,612 XCD
2015 Average 3,600 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,582 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.21 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7208
0.7195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XCD 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 0.7204, compared to 0.7199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0044 XCD (High: 0.7207 / Low: 0.7163). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XCD (High: 0.7208 / Low: 0.7202).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7202) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7202
2015 Avg (February) 0.7200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7205 0.7186 0.7198
February 0.7224 0.7198 0.7202
March 0.7208 0.7200 0.7202
April 0.7210 0.7202 0.7207
May 0.7208 0.7202 0.7207
June 0.7212 0.7201 0.7207
July 0.7208 0.7196 0.7204
August 0.7208 0.7195 0.7197
September 0.7202 0.7188 0.7196
October 0.7212 0.7193 0.7198
November 0.7207 0.7163 0.7197
December 0.7222 0.7185 0.7201