2017 LKR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0253 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0242 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0246 SAR

2017 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0253 was down 3.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127 SAR

2016 Average 128 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 121 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.45 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0251

0.0244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0247, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0244).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, 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 (January 2017: 0.0250) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0261), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-3.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0250

2016 Avg (January) 0.0261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0253	0.0248	0.0250
February	0.0251	0.0245	0.0248
March	0.0250	0.0245	0.0247
April	0.0248	0.0245	0.0247
May	0.0247	0.0245	0.0246
June	0.0247	0.0244	0.0245
July	0.0247	0.0243	0.0245
August	0.0247	0.0243	0.0245
September	0.0247	0.0243	0.0245
October	0.0245	0.0244	0.0244
November	0.0246	0.0242	0.0244
December	0.0247	0.0244	0.0245