2017 SAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8778 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8288 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8498 BOB

2017 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 1.8778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 1.8288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8449 to the December average rate of 1.8434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8778 was up 1.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8564, 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 9,389 BOB

2016 Average 9,196 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,144 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.77 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8635

1.8416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BOB 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 1.8479, compared to 1.8517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8479

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0327 BOB (High: 1.8752 / Low: 1.8425). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 BOB (High: 1.8585 / Low: 1.8406).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.8617) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+0.96%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.8617

2016 Avg (September) 1.8440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8571	1.8364	1.8449
February	1.8546	1.8329	1.8452
March	1.8525	1.8290	1.8462
April	1.8604	1.8365	1.8491
May	1.8658	1.8437	1.8516
June	1.8585	1.8406	1.8505
July	1.8641	1.8396	1.8536
August	1.8752	1.8425	1.8563
September	1.8778	1.8464	1.8617
October	1.8685	1.8362	1.8440
November	1.8700	1.8401	1.8512
December	1.8521	1.8288	1.8434