YEARLY HIGH
0.0339 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0316 SAR

2017 ALL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ALL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0292 to the December average rate of 0.0333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0339 was up 8.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169 SAR
2016 Average 151 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 145 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.64 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0339
0.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.0301, compared to 0.0331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0011 SAR (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0321). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0293).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0334) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+9.11%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0334
2016 Avg (September) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0295 0.0289 0.0292
February 0.0297 0.0293 0.0294
March 0.0301 0.0291 0.0296
April 0.0304 0.0293 0.0297
May 0.0313 0.0303 0.0308
June 0.0323 0.0314 0.0316
July 0.0332 0.0321 0.0326
August 0.0339 0.0332 0.0334
September 0.0339 0.0329 0.0334
October 0.0333 0.0325 0.0330
November 0.0335 0.0326 0.0330
December 0.0338 0.0330 0.0333