2017 LTL to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LTL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LTL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 3.7643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.1363.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6280 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7397 to the December average rate of 3.7501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 115.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7643 was up 201.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LTL to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.7552, compared to 3.7502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9950 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.6160 SAR (High: 3.7523 / Low: 1.1363). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 3.7504 / Low: 3.7498).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4756 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.4924) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2401), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2523 (+181.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7523 | 1.1363 | 1.7397 |
| February | 3.7508 | 1.1470 | 2.6369 |
| March | 1.1768 | 1.1436 | 1.1613 |
| April | 3.7643 | 1.1634 | 3.4924 |
| May | 3.7508 | 3.7500 | 3.7504 |
| June | 3.7517 | 3.7498 | 3.7504 |
| July | 3.7514 | 3.7497 | 3.7502 |
| August | 3.7504 | 3.7498 | 3.7502 |
| September | 3.7506 | 3.7498 | 3.7502 |
| October | 3.7508 | 3.7496 | 3.7503 |
| November | 3.7513 | 3.7496 | 3.7503 |
| December | 3.7506 | 3.7457 | 3.7501 |