2017 CNY to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5788 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5389 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5551 SAR

2017 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.5788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5437 to the December average rate of 0.5689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5788 was down 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,469 SAR

2016 Average 14,122 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,472 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 996.90 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5737

0.5410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5456, compared to 0.5647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0161 SAR (High: 0.5788 / Low: 0.5627). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 SAR (High: 0.5473 / Low: 0.5434).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.5710) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+1.58%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.5710

2016 Avg (September) 0.5621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5484	0.5389	0.5437
February	0.5473	0.5434	0.5456
March	0.5471	0.5423	0.5440
April	0.5521	0.5426	0.5446
May	0.5507	0.5429	0.5448
June	0.5534	0.5485	0.5508
July	0.5579	0.5510	0.5540
August	0.5696	0.5543	0.5622
September	0.5788	0.5627	0.5710
October	0.5706	0.5631	0.5658
November	0.5732	0.5628	0.5663
December	0.5767	0.5652	0.5689