2017 LYD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7735 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5930 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6935 SAR

2017 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 2.7735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.5930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1805 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6214 to the December average rate of 2.7472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7735 was down 2.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,868 SAR

2016 Average 13,583 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,965 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 902.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7652

2.6083

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.6475, compared to 2.7395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6475

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0797 SAR (High: 2.7581 / Low: 2.6784). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 SAR (High: 2.7554 / Low: 2.7214).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0797

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.7521) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+1.24%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.7521

2016 Avg (September) 2.7183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6421	2.5930	2.6214
February	2.6538	2.6104	2.6314
March	2.6509	2.6136	2.6309
April	2.6675	2.6290	2.6426
May	2.6919	2.6489	2.6713
June	2.7050	2.6670	2.6874
July	2.7581	2.6784	2.7103
August	2.7654	2.7189	2.7433
September	2.7735	2.7191	2.7521
October	2.7554	2.7214	2.7390
November	2.7654	2.7178	2.7450
December	2.7604	2.7256	2.7472