2017 BAM to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3076 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9957 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1659 SAR

2017 BAM to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.3076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.9957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3119 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0380 to the December average rate of 2.2704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3076 was up 4.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,538 SAR

2016 Average 10,611 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,979 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,559.36 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3097

2.0133

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.0760, compared to 2.2558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0771 SAR (High: 2.2529 / Low: 2.1758). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 SAR (High: 2.2713 / Low: 2.2257).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0771

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.2850) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1365 (+6.35%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.2850

2016 Avg (September) 2.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0649	1.9957	2.0380
February	2.0728	2.0238	2.0420
March	2.0833	2.0143	2.0498
April	2.0951	2.0280	2.0536
May	2.1558	2.0827	2.1204
June	2.1933	2.1347	2.1521
July	2.2529	2.1758	2.2100
August	2.2965	2.2478	2.2650
September	2.3076	2.2515	2.2850
October	2.2713	2.2257	2.2540
November	2.2879	2.2226	2.2506
December	2.3018	2.2508	2.2704