2017 BBD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8853 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8643 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8752 SAR

2017 BBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.8853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8748 to the December average rate of 1.8750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8853 was up 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,427 SAR

2016 Average 9,376 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,321 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.36 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8757

1.8748

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BBD 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 1.8752, compared to 1.8751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0211 SAR (High: 1.8853 / Low: 1.8643). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 1.8752 / Low: 1.8749).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8748) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.07%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8748

2016 Avg (January) 1.8762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8853	1.8643	1.8748
February	1.8835	1.8666	1.8756
March	1.8753	1.8749	1.8751
April	1.8821	1.8750	1.8755
May	1.8754	1.8750	1.8752
June	1.8758	1.8749	1.8752
July	1.8757	1.8748	1.8751
August	1.8752	1.8749	1.8751
September	1.8753	1.8749	1.8751
October	1.8754	1.8748	1.8751
November	1.8757	1.8748	1.8751
December	1.8753	1.8728	1.8750