YEARLY HIGH
1.8557 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.7278 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8020 CNY

2017 SAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.8557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.7278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8393 to the December average rate of 1.7579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8557 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8557, 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 9,278 CNY
2016 Average 8,855 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 8,639 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.28 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8481
1.7427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CNY 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 1.8329, compared to 1.7711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0494 CNY (High: 1.7772 / Low: 1.7278). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 CNY (High: 1.8402 / Low: 1.8271).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0494
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8393) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0897 (+5.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8393
2016 Avg (January) 1.7495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8557 1.8236 1.8393
February 1.8402 1.8271 1.8327
March 1.8441 1.8277 1.8381
April 1.8430 1.8113 1.8362
May 1.8420 1.8160 1.8355
June 1.8231 1.8071 1.8156
July 1.8148 1.7924 1.8052
August 1.8040 1.7556 1.7787
September 1.7772 1.7278 1.7515
October 1.7760 1.7525 1.7675
November 1.7768 1.7446 1.7658
December 1.7694 1.7340 1.7579