2017 PKR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0362 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0339 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0356 SAR

2017 PKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0358 to the December average rate of 0.0345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0362 was up 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,092 SAR

2016 Average 17,910 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 16,945 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,147.80 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0360

0.0344

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PKR 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 0.0358, compared to 0.0354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0017 SAR (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0339). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0357).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0358

2016 Avg (January) 0.0358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0362	0.0356	0.0358
February	0.0360	0.0356	0.0358
March	0.0361	0.0356	0.0358
April	0.0360	0.0357	0.0358
May	0.0360	0.0356	0.0358
June	0.0360	0.0356	0.0358
July	0.0360	0.0354	0.0357
August	0.0359	0.0353	0.0357
September	0.0357	0.0353	0.0356
October	0.0358	0.0354	0.0356
November	0.0358	0.0354	0.0356
December	0.0356	0.0339	0.0345