2017 AWG to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1010 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0806 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0889 SAR

2017 AWG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.1010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.0806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0851 to the December average rate of 2.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1010 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,505 SAR

2016 Average 10,458 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,403 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1002

2.0814

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0842, compared to 2.0936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0138 SAR (High: 2.0964 / Low: 2.0826). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 2.0837 / Low: 2.0818).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.0933) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.0933

2016 Avg (August) 2.0914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0964	2.0826	2.0851
February	2.0838	2.0817	2.0831
March	2.0837	2.0818	2.0833
April	2.0913	2.0806	2.0836
May	2.0838	2.0812	2.0829
June	2.0951	2.0829	2.0874
July	2.0950	2.0884	2.0893
August	2.1010	2.0875	2.0933
September	2.0937	2.0875	2.0890
October	2.0953	2.0923	2.0947
November	2.0995	2.0945	2.0986
December	2.0990	2.0920	2.0970