2015 SHP to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 SHP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the SHP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 5.9559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 5.4883.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4676 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6936 to the December average rate of 5.6241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.9559 was down 7.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.4368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
SHP to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.7179, compared to 5.7494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0315 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.2979 SAR (High: 5.7862 / Low: 5.4883). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 SAR (High: 5.8642 / Low: 5.7642).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1384 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 5.8467) against the same month in 2014 (average: 6.3466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4999 (-7.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8280 | 5.6369 | 5.6936 |
| February | 5.8245 | 5.6473 | 5.7522 |
| March | 5.7857 | 5.5298 | 5.6137 |
| April | 5.7862 | 5.4883 | 5.6074 |
| May | 5.9163 | 5.6699 | 5.7940 |
| June | 5.9559 | 5.7009 | 5.8467 |
| July | 5.8642 | 5.7642 | 5.8341 |
| August | 5.9089 | 5.7572 | 5.8428 |
| September | 5.8406 | 5.6728 | 5.7498 |
| October | 5.8023 | 5.6760 | 5.7494 |
| November | 5.7948 | 5.6438 | 5.6963 |
| December | 5.7064 | 5.5332 | 5.6241 |