2017 SAR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5205 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.4439 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4589 AZN

2017 SAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.4439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0766 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4944 to the December average rate of 0.4526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5205 was up 8.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4804, 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 2,603 AZN

2016 Average 2,139 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,219 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.10 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4989

0.4448

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to AZN 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 0.4658, compared to 0.4519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0499 AZN (High: 0.5205 / Low: 0.4706). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AZN (High: 0.4533 / Low: 0.4528).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+15.50%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4870

2016 Avg (February) 0.4216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5195	0.4803	0.4944
February	0.5205	0.4706	0.4870
March	0.4754	0.4546	0.4630
April	0.4573	0.4439	0.4494
May	0.4533	0.4472	0.4493
June	0.4536	0.4493	0.4517
July	0.4533	0.4494	0.4501
August	0.4534	0.4494	0.4516
September	0.4534	0.4494	0.4524
October	0.4534	0.4494	0.4519
November	0.4533	0.4528	0.4530
December	0.4539	0.4505	0.4526