YEARLY HIGH
0.6073 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5166 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5678 SAR

2017 HRK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HRK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.6073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0907 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5295 to the December average rate of 0.5897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6073 was up 5.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,036 SAR
2016 Average 2,757 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,583 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 453.45 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6059
0.5226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 0.5454, compared to 0.5902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0256 SAR (High: 0.5422 / Low: 0.5166). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 SAR (High: 0.6054 / Low: 0.5937).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.5989) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0378 (+6.74%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.5989
2016 Avg (September) 0.5611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5422 0.5166 0.5295
February 0.5441 0.5305 0.5363
March 0.5478 0.5309 0.5404
April 0.5489 0.5332 0.5394
May 0.5685 0.5477 0.5583
June 0.5787 0.5630 0.5684
July 0.5980 0.5742 0.5837
August 0.6054 0.5937 0.5985
September 0.6073 0.5875 0.5989
October 0.5924 0.5795 0.5870
November 0.5919 0.5767 0.5835
December 0.6059 0.5842 0.5897