2017 ETB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1683 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1361 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1573 SAR

2017 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1662 to the December average rate of 0.1371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1683 was down 5.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 842 SAR

2016 Average 859 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 681 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.06 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1691

0.1342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1644, compared to 0.1503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0227 SAR (High: 0.1598 / Low: 0.1371). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SAR (High: 0.1386 / Low: 0.1365).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1662) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0104 (-5.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1662

2016 Avg (January) 0.1766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1683	0.1649	0.1662
February	0.1674	0.1641	0.1654
March	0.1665	0.1634	0.1650
April	0.1654	0.1629	0.1641
May	0.1641	0.1618	0.1630
June	0.1636	0.1609	0.1624
July	0.1637	0.1600	0.1614
August	0.1617	0.1592	0.1607
September	0.1608	0.1584	0.1595
October	0.1598	0.1371	0.1456
November	0.1386	0.1365	0.1373
December	0.1384	0.1361	0.1371