2017 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3822 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3499 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3626 SAR

2017 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3543 to the December average rate of 0.3694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3822 was up 4.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,911 SAR

2016 Average 1,723 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,749 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.44 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3709

0.3528

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3603, compared to 0.3650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3603

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0206 SAR (High: 0.3822 / Low: 0.3615). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 SAR (High: 0.3698 / Low: 0.3635).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3694) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+5.74%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3694

2016 Avg (December) 0.3493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3587	0.3499	0.3543
February	0.3622	0.3556	0.3588
March	0.3718	0.3563	0.3629
April	0.3644	0.3508	0.3567
May	0.3671	0.3547	0.3616
June	0.3698	0.3635	0.3674
July	0.3722	0.3609	0.3664
August	0.3719	0.3645	0.3673
September	0.3741	0.3612	0.3690
October	0.3663	0.3542	0.3613
November	0.3638	0.3519	0.3566
December	0.3822	0.3615	0.3694