YEARLY HIGH
0.4702 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4000 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4388 SAR

2016 SEK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SEK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4394 to the December average rate of 0.4072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4702 was down 1.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,351 SAR
2015 Average 2,225 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,000 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 350.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4669
0.4018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.4502, compared to 0.4274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0256 SAR (High: 0.4612 / Low: 0.4356). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SAR (High: 0.4667 / Low: 0.4594).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4560) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+1.46%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4560
2015 Avg (May) 0.4495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4452 0.4368 0.4394
February 0.4472 0.4379 0.4427
March 0.4612 0.4356 0.4496
April 0.4667 0.4594 0.4615
May 0.4702 0.4491 0.4560
June 0.4623 0.4391 0.4520
July 0.4452 0.4333 0.4380
August 0.4483 0.4367 0.4427
September 0.4443 0.4366 0.4394
October 0.4377 0.4145 0.4262
November 0.4196 0.4043 0.4109
December 0.4135 0.4000 0.4072