2017 PGK to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1986 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1399 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1759 SAR

2017 PGK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.1986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1.1399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1807 to the December average rate of 1.1657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1986 was down 4.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,993 SAR

2016 Average 5,991 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,699 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.50 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1882

1.1637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.1787, compared to 1.1731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0540 SAR (High: 1.1946 / Low: 1.1406). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 SAR (High: 1.1750 / Low: 1.1631).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.1862) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2336), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0474 (-3.84%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.1862

2016 Avg (February) 1.2336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1935	1.1683	1.1807
February	1.1986	1.1746	1.1862
March	1.1955	1.1657	1.1829
April	1.1865	1.1401	1.1664
May	1.1876	1.1412	1.1790
June	1.1895	1.1399	1.1768
July	1.1946	1.1406	1.1808
August	1.1891	1.1557	1.1790
September	1.1775	1.1576	1.1713
October	1.1824	1.1660	1.1724
November	1.1750	1.1631	1.1693
December	1.1744	1.1596	1.1657