2017 AZN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2529 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9212 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1819 SAR

2017 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 2.2529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.9212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3316 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0245 to the December average rate of 2.2096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2529 was down 10.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,264 SAR

2016 Average 11,717 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,606 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,658.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2458

2.0044

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.1510, compared to 2.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2035 SAR (High: 2.1248 / Low: 1.9212). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SAR (High: 2.2086 / Low: 2.2059).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2035

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.2252) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2474 (-10.00%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.2252

2016 Avg (April) 2.4726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0820	1.9249	2.0245
February	2.1248	1.9212	2.0558
March	2.1996	2.1037	2.1606
April	2.2529	2.1866	2.2252
May	2.2359	2.2059	2.2257
June	2.2256	2.2045	2.2141
July	2.2252	2.2059	2.2219
August	2.2252	2.2058	2.2145
September	2.2254	2.2058	2.2104
October	2.2253	2.2057	2.2127
November	2.2086	2.2059	2.2077
December	2.2199	2.2034	2.2096