YEARLY HIGH
0.0348 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0335 SAR

2017 JPY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0326 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0348 was down 7.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,390 SAR
2016 Average 17,290 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,943 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,447.01 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0343
0.0325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0334, compared to 0.0335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.0348 / Low: 0.0332). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0330).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0339) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-7.88%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0339
2016 Avg (September) 0.0368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0333 0.0319 0.0326
February 0.0335 0.0328 0.0332
March 0.0339 0.0326 0.0332
April 0.0347 0.0336 0.0341
May 0.0338 0.0328 0.0334
June 0.0343 0.0334 0.0338
July 0.0340 0.0329 0.0334
August 0.0345 0.0338 0.0342
September 0.0348 0.0332 0.0339
October 0.0335 0.0329 0.0332
November 0.0337 0.0328 0.0332
December 0.0334 0.0330 0.0332