2017 GTQ to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5200 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4947 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5102 SAR

2017 GTQ to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.5200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.4947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4989 to the December average rate of 0.5101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5200 was up 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,600 SAR

2016 Average 2,467 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,474 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.30 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5177

0.4972

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.5080, compared to 0.5124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5080

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0099 SAR (High: 0.5100 / Low: 0.5001). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SAR (High: 0.5126 / Low: 0.5089).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5160) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+3.71%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5160

2016 Avg (August) 0.4975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5038	0.4947	0.4989
February	0.5100	0.5001	0.5059
March	0.5138	0.5074	0.5099
April	0.5134	0.5087	0.5107
May	0.5140	0.5089	0.5115
June	0.5126	0.5089	0.5110
July	0.5198	0.5105	0.5136
August	0.5200	0.5115	0.5160
September	0.5156	0.5114	0.5133
October	0.5121	0.5082	0.5102
November	0.5138	0.5081	0.5110
December	0.5118	0.5080	0.5101