YEARLY HIGH
0.3093 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2648 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2821 SAR

2015 SCR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.3093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.2648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0445 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2700 to the December average rate of 0.2938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3093 was down 1.66% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,547 SAR
2014 Average 1,479 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,324 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.68 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2964
0.2650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SAR 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 0.2751, compared to 0.2890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0274 SAR (High: 0.3093 / Low: 0.2820). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 SAR (High: 0.2814 / Low: 0.2729).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.2938) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+9.48%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.2938
2014 Avg (December) 0.2684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2850 0.2648 0.2700
February 0.2739 0.2650 0.2676
March 0.2798 0.2671 0.2736
April 0.2814 0.2729 0.2765
May 0.2847 0.2752 0.2794
June 0.2901 0.2795 0.2833
July 0.2932 0.2784 0.2860
August 0.2933 0.2811 0.2867
September 0.2946 0.2782 0.2875
October 0.2947 0.2782 0.2880
November 0.3006 0.2815 0.2923
December 0.3093 0.2820 0.2938