2017 CAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0974 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.7269 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8923 SAR

2017 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 3.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 2.7269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3704 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8387 to the December average rate of 2.9397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0974 was up 3.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,487 SAR

2016 Average 14,164 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,635 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,852.23 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0796

2.7294

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.8118, compared to 2.9727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1303 SAR (High: 3.0166 / Low: 2.8863). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 SAR (High: 2.8206 / Low: 2.7766).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1303

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0732 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.0504) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1853 (+6.47%).

2017 Avg (September) 3.0504

2016 Avg (September) 2.8652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8765	2.7898	2.8387
February	2.8807	2.8169	2.8621
March	2.8206	2.7766	2.8022
April	2.8322	2.7452	2.7912
May	2.7955	2.7269	2.7586
June	2.8932	2.7730	2.8181
July	3.0166	2.8863	2.9540
August	3.0061	2.9405	2.9753
September	3.0974	3.0046	3.0504
October	3.0118	2.9087	2.9772
November	2.9580	2.9089	2.9397
December	2.9844	2.9119	2.9397