YEARLY HIGH
0.0361 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0328 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0345 SAR

2016 VUV to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VUV to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0332 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0361 was down 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180 SAR
2015 Average 174 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 164 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0355
0.0330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0339, compared to 0.0351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0333). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0350) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+4.87%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0350
2015 Avg (November) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0336 0.0328 0.0332
February 0.0334 0.0330 0.0332
March 0.0348 0.0332 0.0341
April 0.0351 0.0343 0.0347
May 0.0350 0.0333 0.0342
June 0.0348 0.0334 0.0340
July 0.0352 0.0346 0.0349
August 0.0356 0.0345 0.0352
September 0.0356 0.0350 0.0353
October 0.0355 0.0349 0.0352
November 0.0361 0.0347 0.0350
December 0.0350 0.0340 0.0347