2017 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0353 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9567 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0201 SAR

2017 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 1.0353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.9567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0300 to the December average rate of 1.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0353 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,176 SAR

2016 Average 5,150 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,783 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.08 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0347

0.9811

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.0284, compared to 1.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0741 SAR (High: 1.0308 / Low: 0.9567). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 1.0305 / Low: 1.0298).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0741

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0250) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0300), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-0.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0250

2016 Avg (August) 1.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0304	1.0295	1.0300
February	1.0305	1.0298	1.0300
March	1.0305	1.0297	1.0299
April	1.0341	1.0298	1.0302
May	1.0326	1.0297	1.0300
June	1.0299	0.9889	1.0201
July	1.0336	1.0044	1.0227
August	1.0353	1.0163	1.0250
September	1.0266	1.0082	1.0129
October	1.0299	0.9857	1.0029
November	1.0308	0.9567	0.9855
December	1.0309	1.0109	1.0223