2017 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4710 SAR

YEARLY LOW

12.2475 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3627 SAR

2017 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 12.4710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.2475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2236 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2774 to the December average rate of 12.4200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.4710 was down 0.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.5823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,355 SAR

2016 Average 62,052 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 61,237 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,117.87 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.4583

12.2609

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12.3109, compared to 12.4145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3109

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1159 SAR (High: 12.3817 / Low: 12.2658). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 SAR (High: 12.3713 / Low: 12.3500).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1159

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 12.4419) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.4453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-0.03%).

2017 Avg (September) 12.4419

2016 Avg (September) 12.4453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3007	12.2475	12.2774
February	12.3112	12.2718	12.2886
March	12.3193	12.2632	12.2876
April	12.3817	12.2658	12.3164
May	12.3599	12.3048	12.3357
June	12.3713	12.3500	12.3595
July	12.4265	12.3636	12.3853
August	12.4526	12.4125	12.4221
September	12.4710	12.4186	12.4419
October	12.4227	12.3878	12.4091
November	12.4329	12.3876	12.4088
December	12.4442	12.4017	12.4200