YEARLY HIGH
0.2144 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1710 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1988 SAR

2017 MXN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1758 to the December average rate of 0.1951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2144 was down 1.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,720 SAR
2016 Average 10,062 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,551 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,168.42 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2142
0.1723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1937, compared to 0.2040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0129 SAR (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1874). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SAR (High: 0.2129 / Low: 0.2086).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.2104) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+4.23%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.2104
2016 Avg (July) 0.2019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1810 0.1710 0.1758
February 0.1905 0.1810 0.1850
March 0.2004 0.1874 0.1947
April 0.2028 0.1956 0.2002
May 0.2034 0.1954 0.1998
June 0.2103 0.2002 0.2066
July 0.2144 0.2046 0.2104
August 0.2129 0.2086 0.2107
September 0.2126 0.2054 0.2103
October 0.2059 0.1950 0.1992
November 0.2023 0.1949 0.1982
December 0.2015 0.1886 0.1951