YEARLY HIGH
0.0385 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0321 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0352 SAR

2017 ISK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.0385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0328 to the December average rate of 0.0358, 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 0.0385 was up 12.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192 SAR
2016 Average 156 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 161 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.61 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0376
0.0324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0028 SAR (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0357). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0352).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0372) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+22.28%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0372
2016 Avg (June) 0.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0333 0.0321 0.0328
February 0.0351 0.0326 0.0337
March 0.0352 0.0331 0.0343
April 0.0353 0.0330 0.0340
May 0.0379 0.0352 0.0365
June 0.0385 0.0357 0.0372
July 0.0368 0.0348 0.0360
August 0.0360 0.0345 0.0354
September 0.0357 0.0347 0.0353
October 0.0358 0.0352 0.0356
November 0.0365 0.0353 0.0360
December 0.0363 0.0354 0.0358