2017 SAR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3667 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.3229 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3461 CAD

2017 SAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.3667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.3229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3523 to the December average rate of 0.3402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3667 was down 5.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3887, 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 1,834 CAD

2016 Average 1,767 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,614 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.29 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3660

0.3244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CAD 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 0.3557, compared to 0.3365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0150 CAD (High: 0.3606 / Low: 0.3456). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 CAD (High: 0.3602 / Low: 0.3545).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.3625) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+5.05%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.3625

2016 Avg (May) 0.3451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3585	0.3476	0.3523
February	0.3550	0.3471	0.3494
March	0.3602	0.3545	0.3569
April	0.3643	0.3531	0.3583
May	0.3667	0.3577	0.3625
June	0.3606	0.3456	0.3549
July	0.3465	0.3315	0.3386
August	0.3401	0.3327	0.3361
September	0.3328	0.3229	0.3279
October	0.3438	0.3320	0.3359
November	0.3438	0.3381	0.3402
December	0.3434	0.3351	0.3402