YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 SAR

2017 KRW to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0035 was up 2.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,577 SAR
2016 Average 16,172 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,539 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,038.44 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0035
0.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0034 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) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0035) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+9.29%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0035
2016 Avg (December) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
February 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
March 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
April 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
May 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
June 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
July 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
September 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
October 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
November 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
December 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035