2017 ILS to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0827 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9709 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0432 SAR

2017 ILS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9829 to the December average rate of 1.0714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0827 was up 7.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,414 SAR

2016 Average 4,886 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,854 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.13 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0803

0.9740

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.0253, compared to 1.0611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0348 SAR (High: 1.0285 / Low: 0.9937). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 SAR (High: 1.0358 / Low: 1.0217).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0714) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0925 (+9.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0714

2016 Avg (December) 0.9789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9950	0.9709	0.9829
February	1.0285	0.9937	1.0073
March	1.0377	1.0143	1.0265
April	1.0358	1.0217	1.0282
May	1.0603	1.0361	1.0446
June	1.0751	1.0560	1.0623
July	1.0751	1.0477	1.0570
August	1.0532	1.0318	1.0417
September	1.0735	1.0470	1.0622
October	1.0752	1.0606	1.0681
November	1.0735	1.0567	1.0662
December	1.0827	1.0564	1.0714