2017 RUB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0672 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0612 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0643 SAR

2017 RUB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0626 to the December average rate of 0.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0672 was up 8.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336 SAR

2016 Average 281 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 306 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.87 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0667

0.0623

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0647, compared to 0.0640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0043 SAR (High: 0.0665 / Low: 0.0622). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0663) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+17.74%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0663

2016 Avg (April) 0.0563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0634	0.0612	0.0626
February	0.0657	0.0623	0.0642
March	0.0669	0.0633	0.0648
April	0.0672	0.0654	0.0663
May	0.0666	0.0642	0.0657
June	0.0665	0.0622	0.0647
July	0.0637	0.0617	0.0629
August	0.0646	0.0620	0.0631
September	0.0659	0.0644	0.0651
October	0.0656	0.0643	0.0650
November	0.0644	0.0622	0.0636
December	0.0651	0.0633	0.0640