YEARLY HIGH
0.0381 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0317 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0350 SAR

2017 RSD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0322 to the December average rate of 0.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0381 was up 8.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190 SAR
2016 Average 169 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 158 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.06 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0380
0.0317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0329, compared to 0.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0017 SAR (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0353). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0319).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0373) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+16.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0373
2016 Avg (December) 0.0321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0327 0.0317 0.0322
February 0.0326 0.0319 0.0322
March 0.0328 0.0319 0.0324
April 0.0332 0.0321 0.0325
May 0.0344 0.0331 0.0337
June 0.0356 0.0342 0.0346
July 0.0369 0.0353 0.0359
August 0.0377 0.0367 0.0371
September 0.0378 0.0369 0.0375
October 0.0372 0.0365 0.0370
November 0.0375 0.0366 0.0371
December 0.0381 0.0368 0.0373