YEARLY HIGH
30.6780 XPF
YEARLY LOW
27.6865 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7518 XPF

2016 SAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 30.6780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 27.6865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9914 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2659 to the December average rate of 30.2280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 30.6780 was up 0.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.4101, 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 153,390 XPF
2015 Average 143,525 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 138,433 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,957.16 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

30.4411
27.8839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XPF 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 28.5212, compared to 28.9825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.9825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.4746 XPF (High: 30.0590 / Low: 28.5844). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2688 XPF (High: 28.4724 / Low: 28.2036).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4746
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5918 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 30.2280) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.1986), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0295 (+3.53%).

2016 Avg (December) 30.2280
2015 Avg (December) 29.1986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.5473 29.0793 29.2659
February 29.2384 28.1404 28.6741
March 29.3160 28.0496 28.6006
April 28.3658 27.8618 28.0970
May 28.6920 27.6865 28.1788
June 28.7989 27.9492 28.3109
July 28.9311 28.4641 28.7137
August 28.6647 28.0477 28.3653
September 28.4724 28.2036 28.3505
October 29.2154 28.2631 28.7905
November 30.0590 28.5844 29.4468
December 30.6780 29.5003 30.2280