2017 EGP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2382 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1974 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2106 SAR

2017 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.2382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2014 to the December average rate of 0.2105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2382 was down 50.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,191 SAR

2016 Average 2,007 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 987 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.05 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2239

0.1994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2097, compared to 0.2114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0392 SAR (High: 0.2382 / Low: 0.1990). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.2129 / Low: 0.2121).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2218) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2570 (-53.67%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2218

2016 Avg (February) 0.4788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2086	0.1974	0.2014
February	0.2382	0.1990	0.2218
March	0.2323	0.2055	0.2130
April	0.2101	0.2063	0.2076
May	0.2083	0.2069	0.2073
June	0.2084	0.2065	0.2071
July	0.2102	0.2069	0.2093
August	0.2126	0.2101	0.2113
September	0.2130	0.2119	0.2125
October	0.2129	0.2121	0.2125
November	0.2128	0.2113	0.2123
December	0.2122	0.2097	0.2105