YEARLY HIGH
5.4274 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.1350 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2494 SAR

2015 XDR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.4274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 5.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2924 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3443 to the December average rate of 5.2032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.4274 was down 7.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.8374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,137 SAR
2014 Average 28,498 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,675 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,462.12 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.3605
5.1666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.2610, compared to 5.2378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1563 SAR (High: 5.4274 / Low: 5.2711). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 SAR (High: 5.3185 / Low: 5.2760).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1563
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 5.3443) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.7594), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4150 (-7.21%).

2015 Avg (January) 5.3443
2014 Avg (January) 5.7594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4274 5.2711 5.3443
February 5.3185 5.2760 5.2992
March 5.2769 5.1350 5.1933
April 5.2740 5.1354 5.1917
May 5.3247 5.2099 5.2669
June 5.3122 5.2055 5.2705
July 5.2645 5.2067 5.2363
August 5.3399 5.2150 5.2595
September 5.3064 5.2564 5.2738
October 5.3114 5.2276 5.2713
November 5.2413 5.1502 5.1828
December 5.2259 5.1527 5.2032