YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0063 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 SAR

2017 CRC to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0068 to the December average rate of 0.0066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0068 was down 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 SAR
2016 Average 35 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 32 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.62 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0068
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0066).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0068) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0068
2016 Avg (January) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
February 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
March 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
April 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
May 0.0067 0.0063 0.0066
June 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
July 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
August 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
September 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
October 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
November 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
December 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066