YEARLY HIGH
0.4311 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4270 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4289 SAR

2016 SVC to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.4311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.4270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4290 to the December average rate of 0.4288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4311 was down 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,156 SAR
2015 Average 2,145 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,135 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4292
0.4287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.4290, compared to 0.4289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0040 SAR (High: 0.4311 / Low: 0.4271). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.4292 / Low: 0.4285).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4288) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4288
2015 Avg (December) 0.4301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4304 0.4273 0.4290
February 0.4299 0.4272 0.4290
March 0.4302 0.4283 0.4291
April 0.4292 0.4285 0.4289
May 0.4295 0.4283 0.4289
June 0.4306 0.4280 0.4290
July 0.4302 0.4270 0.4289
August 0.4295 0.4271 0.4288
September 0.4296 0.4278 0.4289
October 0.4306 0.4282 0.4291
November 0.4308 0.4271 0.4288
December 0.4311 0.4271 0.4288