YEARLY HIGH
1.8850 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8453 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8648 SAR

2017 BZD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.8850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.8453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8661 to the December average rate of 1.8653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8850 was down 0.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,425 SAR
2016 Average 9,382 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,227 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.64 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8683
1.8579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.8663, compared to 1.8633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0317 SAR (High: 1.8770 / Low: 1.8453). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 SAR (High: 1.8716 / Low: 1.8576).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.8675) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8798), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-0.66%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.8675
2016 Avg (March) 1.8798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8775 1.8565 1.8661
February 1.8756 1.8568 1.8659
March 1.8850 1.8582 1.8675
April 1.8739 1.8586 1.8645
May 1.8754 1.8591 1.8666
June 1.8765 1.8605 1.8674
July 1.8812 1.8562 1.8648
August 1.8770 1.8453 1.8624
September 1.8662 1.8516 1.8587
October 1.8693 1.8493 1.8622
November 1.8776 1.8592 1.8660
December 1.8716 1.8576 1.8653