YEARLY HIGH
0.0227 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0226 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0226 SAR

2017 AOA to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0227 was down 18.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 SAR
2016 Average 115 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 113 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.57 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0226
0.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0226, compared to 0.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0226).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0226) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.21%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0226
2016 Avg (April) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
February 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
March 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
April 0.0227 0.0226 0.0226
May 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
June 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
July 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
August 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
September 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
October 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
November 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226
December 0.0226 0.0226 0.0226