YEARLY HIGH
4.5141 SAR
YEARLY LOW
3.9079 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2375 SAR

2017 EUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 4.5141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.9079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6063 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9876 to the December average rate of 4.4409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5141 was up 4.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,571 SAR
2016 Average 20,758 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 19,539 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,031.32 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5162
3.9396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 4.0617, compared to 4.4133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1781 SAR (High: 4.4331 / Low: 4.2550). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0924 SAR (High: 4.0460 / Low: 3.9536).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1781
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 4.4681) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2633 (+6.26%).

2017 Avg (September) 4.4681
2016 Avg (September) 4.2048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0515 3.9079 3.9876
February 4.0460 3.9536 3.9911
March 4.0732 3.9399 4.0114
April 4.0979 3.9719 4.0195
May 4.2156 4.0744 4.1485
June 4.2896 4.1764 4.2120
July 4.4331 4.2550 4.3263
August 4.4891 4.3932 4.4328
September 4.5141 4.4069 4.4681
October 4.4492 4.3523 4.4072
November 4.4748 4.3486 4.4046
December 4.5020 4.4036 4.4409