YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0102 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0104 SAR

2017 MRO to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0106 was down 12.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53 SAR
2016 Average 53 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 51 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.07 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0106
0.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0104, compared to 0.0104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0102). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0105).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0106) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.73%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0106
2016 Avg (November) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105
February 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
March 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
April 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
May 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
June 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
July 0.0104 0.0103 0.0104
August 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
September 0.0103 0.0102 0.0103
October 0.0106 0.0102 0.0104
November 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
December 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106