2017 NAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3052 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2593 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2821 SAR

2017 NAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2770 to the December average rate of 0.2860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3052 was up 8.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,526 SAR

2016 Average 1,280 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,297 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.53 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2936

0.2637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2841, compared to 0.2801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0325 SAR (High: 0.3052 / Low: 0.2727). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 SAR (High: 0.2957 / Low: 0.2861).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2860) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+5.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2860

2016 Avg (December) 0.2705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2834	0.2728	0.2770
February	0.2897	0.2787	0.2840
March	0.3017	0.2796	0.2906
April	0.2900	0.2689	0.2786
May	0.2910	0.2745	0.2831
June	0.2957	0.2861	0.2911
July	0.2926	0.2780	0.2860
August	0.2893	0.2790	0.2835
September	0.2915	0.2760	0.2851
October	0.2817	0.2640	0.2740
November	0.2746	0.2593	0.2662
December	0.3052	0.2727	0.2860