YEARLY HIGH
0.1613 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1375 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1469 SAR

2016 UAH to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.1375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1544 to the December average rate of 0.1428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1613 was down 32.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 807 SAR
2015 Average 872 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 687 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.39 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1557
0.1405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1475, compared to 0.1463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0154 SAR (High: 0.1613 / Low: 0.1460). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.1511 / Low: 0.1495).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1544) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2371), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0827 (-34.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1544
2015 Avg (January) 0.2371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1613 0.1460 0.1544
February 0.1465 0.1375 0.1417
March 0.1482 0.1380 0.1429
April 0.1490 0.1435 0.1467
May 0.1495 0.1470 0.1487
June 0.1511 0.1495 0.1505
July 0.1517 0.1499 0.1511
August 0.1513 0.1437 0.1492
September 0.1455 0.1401 0.1429
October 0.1477 0.1448 0.1459
November 0.1469 0.1434 0.1459
December 0.1465 0.1379 0.1428