YEARLY HIGH
0.0121 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0115 SAR

2017 KZT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0113 to the December average rate of 0.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0121 was up 5.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60 SAR
2016 Average 55 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 54 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.29 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0121
0.0109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0111).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0120) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+5.89%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0120
2016 Avg (May) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0116 0.0112 0.0113
February 0.0120 0.0115 0.0117
March 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
April 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
May 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
June 0.0120 0.0114 0.0118
July 0.0117 0.0114 0.0115
August 0.0113 0.0111 0.0113
September 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
October 0.0113 0.0108 0.0111
November 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
December 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112