YEARLY HIGH
0.9805 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.9757 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9794 AED

2017 SAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.9805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.9757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9794 to the December average rate of 0.9794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9805 was down 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,902 AED
2016 Average 4,896 AED
Yearly Trough Low 4,879 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.83 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9795
0.9792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to AED 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 0.9793, compared to 0.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0037 AED (High: 0.9795 / Low: 0.9757). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.9795 / Low: 0.9794).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9794) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9794
2016 Avg (December) 0.9791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9798 0.9789 0.9794
February 0.9795 0.9792 0.9793
March 0.9795 0.9792 0.9794
April 0.9795 0.9757 0.9792
May 0.9795 0.9792 0.9794
June 0.9795 0.9790 0.9794
July 0.9795 0.9791 0.9794
August 0.9795 0.9794 0.9794
September 0.9795 0.9793 0.9794
October 0.9796 0.9793 0.9794
November 0.9796 0.9791 0.9794
December 0.9805 0.9792 0.9794