YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 SAR

2016 SOS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0061 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0068 was up 8.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 SAR
2015 Average 28 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 30 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.71 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0066
0.0060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0061).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0065) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+7.69%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0065
2015 Avg (November) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
February 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
March 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
April 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
May 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
June 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
July 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
August 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
September 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
October 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
November 0.0068 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0067 0.0065 0.0065