YEARLY HIGH
34.5682 ALL
YEARLY LOW
29.5366 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.7386 ALL

2017 SAR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 34.5682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 29.5366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0316 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2005 to the December average rate of 30.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.5682 was down 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.5925, 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 172,841 ALL
2016 Average 165,461 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 147,683 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,157.88 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.6305
29.4703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to ALL 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 33.2813, compared to 30.1959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.2108 ALL (High: 34.1529 / Low: 32.9421). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5265 ALL (High: 34.1749 / Low: 33.6484).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2108
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2851 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 34.2005) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.8710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3295 (+0.97%).

2017 Avg (January) 34.2005
2016 Avg (January) 33.8710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5682 33.8590 34.2005
February 34.1749 33.6484 33.9763
March 34.3098 33.2177 33.7563
April 34.1529 32.9421 33.7118
May 33.0499 31.9478 32.4267
June 31.8885 30.9261 31.6162
July 31.1440 30.1308 30.6739
August 30.1123 29.5393 29.9003
September 30.3622 29.5366 29.9128
October 30.7567 30.0723 30.3446
November 30.6498 29.8776 30.3270
December 30.3011 29.5488 30.0168