YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0181 SAR

2017 GYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0183 was down 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 SAR
2016 Average 91 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 90 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.02 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0181
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0180).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, 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 (November 2017: 0.0181) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.96%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0181
2016 Avg (November) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
February 0.0183 0.0180 0.0181
March 0.0182 0.0179 0.0181
April 0.0182 0.0180 0.0181
May 0.0183 0.0180 0.0181
June 0.0182 0.0180 0.0181
July 0.0183 0.0180 0.0181
August 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
September 0.0182 0.0179 0.0180
October 0.0182 0.0180 0.0181
November 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
December 0.0183 0.0180 0.0181