YEARLY HIGH
29.6906 DZD
YEARLY LOW
28.1185 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.1614 DZD

2016 SAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 29.6906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 28.1185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5721 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6176 to the December average rate of 29.5368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.6906 was up 2.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.8704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,453 DZD
2015 Average 133,771 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 140,592 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,860.62 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.6485
28.3089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to DZD 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 28.9745, compared to 29.3484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.8516 DZD (High: 28.9700 / Low: 28.1185). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2071 DZD (High: 29.2038 / Low: 28.9966).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8516
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2828 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 29.5368) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.5372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9996 (+3.50%).

2016 Avg (December) 29.5368
2015 Avg (December) 28.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7233 28.4919 28.6176
February 28.9700 28.1185 28.4205
March 29.3879 28.9364 29.2035
April 29.1820 28.7933 28.9865
May 29.4541 29.0079 29.2607
June 29.4967 29.1787 29.3579
July 29.5500 29.3301 29.4484
August 29.3346 28.9520 29.1655
September 29.2038 28.9966 29.1164
October 29.4434 29.1899 29.3437
November 29.6274 29.2359 29.4794
December 29.6906 29.2938 29.5368