2017 KGS to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0671 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0538 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0546 SAR

2017 KGS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0541 to the December average rate of 0.0539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0671 was up 19.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 335 SAR

2016 Average 269 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 269 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.58 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0555

0.0537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0546, compared to 0.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0130 SAR (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0546).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0553) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0553

2016 Avg (August) 0.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0543	0.0540	0.0541
February	0.0543	0.0540	0.0542
March	0.0547	0.0541	0.0543
April	0.0559	0.0547	0.0551
May	0.0556	0.0551	0.0553
June	0.0551	0.0543	0.0547
July	0.0548	0.0539	0.0542
August	0.0671	0.0540	0.0553
September	0.0548	0.0546	0.0547
October	0.0549	0.0546	0.0547
November	0.0546	0.0538	0.0542
December	0.0542	0.0538	0.0539