2017 HKD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4845 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4792 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4813 SAR

2017 HKD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.4845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.4792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4835 to the December average rate of 0.4800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4845 was down 0.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,113 SAR

2016 Average 12,080 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,980 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.72 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4839

0.4791

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HKD 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 0.4825, compared to 0.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 SAR (High: 0.4845 / Low: 0.4820). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.4835 / Low: 0.4831).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4825) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4835), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.20%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4825

2016 Avg (April) 0.4835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4837	0.4833	0.4835
February	0.4835	0.4831	0.4833
March	0.4832	0.4826	0.4829
April	0.4845	0.4820	0.4825
May	0.4822	0.4812	0.4816
June	0.4815	0.4803	0.4809
July	0.4806	0.4800	0.4803
August	0.4800	0.4792	0.4795
September	0.4808	0.4792	0.4799
October	0.4808	0.4801	0.4805
November	0.4810	0.4800	0.4805
December	0.4805	0.4793	0.4800