2017 AUD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0227 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.6984 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8761 SAR

2017 AUD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 3.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.6984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3244 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7967 to the December average rate of 2.8696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0227 was up 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,114 SAR

2016 Average 13,949 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,492 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,621.76 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0092

2.7672

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.8299, compared to 2.9224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8299

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1590 SAR (High: 3.0014 / Low: 2.8424). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 SAR (High: 2.9845 / Low: 2.9352).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1590

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.9890) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1441 (+5.07%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.9890

2016 Avg (September) 2.8449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8485	2.6984	2.7967
February	2.8956	2.8435	2.8754
March	2.8985	2.8155	2.8586
April	2.8615	2.8011	2.8283
May	2.8288	2.7532	2.7874
June	2.8840	2.7678	2.8329
July	3.0014	2.8424	2.9269
August	2.9845	2.9352	2.9685
September	3.0227	2.9373	2.9890
October	2.9595	2.8725	2.9215
November	2.8931	2.8324	2.8588
December	2.9285	2.8148	2.8696