2017 KES to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0368 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0361 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0363 SAR

2017 KES to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0362 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0368 was down 1.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184 SAR

2016 Average 185 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 180 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.88 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0365

0.0361

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.0363, compared to 0.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0361). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0361).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0365) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.31%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0365

2016 Avg (March) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0366	0.0361	0.0362
February	0.0364	0.0361	0.0362
March	0.0368	0.0363	0.0365
April	0.0364	0.0362	0.0363
May	0.0364	0.0363	0.0363
June	0.0365	0.0362	0.0362
July	0.0362	0.0361	0.0361
August	0.0364	0.0361	0.0362
September	0.0365	0.0363	0.0364
October	0.0363	0.0361	0.0363
November	0.0364	0.0361	0.0362
December	0.0365	0.0362	0.0364