YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0026 SAR

2017 CDF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0031 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0033 was down 20.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 SAR
2016 Average 19 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.96 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0032
0.0023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0030). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0024).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0031) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0040), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-23.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0031
2016 Avg (January) 0.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0030 0.0031
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
March 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
April 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
May 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
June 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
July 0.0025 0.0023 0.0024
August 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
September 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
October 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
November 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
December 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024