YEARLY HIGH
11.5289 GMD
YEARLY LOW
10.4435 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1935 GMD

2016 SAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 11.5289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 10.4435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0854 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5271 to the December average rate of 11.4126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.5289 was down 1.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6644, 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 57,644 GMD
2015 Average 54,909 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 52,217 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,426.95 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.5014
10.4358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GMD 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 11.0059, compared to 11.3811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.9686 GMD (High: 11.4217 / Low: 10.4531). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 GMD (High: 11.3868 / Low: 11.3201).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9686
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.4126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.5359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8767 (+8.32%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.4126
2015 Avg (December) 10.5359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5692 10.4619 10.5271
February 10.5583 10.4435 10.5246
March 11.4217 10.4531 10.8296
April 11.4248 11.3030 11.3758
May 11.4255 11.3585 11.3987
June 11.4226 11.2863 11.3799
July 11.4167 11.3263 11.3809
August 11.4458 11.3256 11.3746
September 11.3868 11.3201 11.3597
October 11.4122 11.3414 11.3753
November 11.4618 11.3128 11.3838
December 11.5289 11.3126 11.4126