2017 ARS to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2481 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1955 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2273 SAR

2017 ARS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.2481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2361 to the December average rate of 0.2117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2481 was down 14.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,240 SAR

2016 Average 1,273 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 978 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2478

0.2084

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ARS 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 0.2392, compared to 0.2154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0224 SAR (High: 0.2179 / Low: 0.1955). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SAR (High: 0.2168 / Low: 0.2125).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2446) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2606), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0160 (-6.15%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2446

2016 Avg (April) 0.2606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2376	0.2332	0.2361
February	0.2441	0.2374	0.2409
March	0.2453	0.2400	0.2417
April	0.2481	0.2422	0.2446
May	0.2455	0.2318	0.2389
June	0.2364	0.2256	0.2330
July	0.2278	0.2106	0.2185
August	0.2203	0.2117	0.2153
September	0.2209	0.2135	0.2176
October	0.2165	0.2119	0.2149
November	0.2168	0.2125	0.2145
December	0.2179	0.1955	0.2117