2017 PEN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1665 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1034 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1504 SAR

2017 PEN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 1.1665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.1034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1236 to the December average rate of 1.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1665 was up 1.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,833 SAR

2016 Average 5,560 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,517 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.68 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1604

1.1202

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.1455, compared to 1.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1455

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0608 SAR (High: 1.1642 / Low: 1.1034). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 SAR (High: 1.1588 / Low: 1.1493).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.1570) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+2.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.1570

2016 Avg (August) 1.1254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1443	1.1043	1.1236
February	1.1577	1.1402	1.1510
March	1.1569	1.1372	1.1494
April	1.1588	1.1493	1.1541
May	1.1564	1.1397	1.1461
June	1.1571	1.1395	1.1486
July	1.1600	1.1501	1.1549
August	1.1665	1.1484	1.1570
September	1.1615	1.1457	1.1553
October	1.1597	1.1424	1.1533
November	1.1642	1.1034	1.1555
December	1.1608	1.1389	1.1558