YEARLY HIGH
47.7305 DJF
YEARLY LOW
47.3549 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.6721 DJF

2017 SAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 47.7305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 47.3549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3756 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6504 to the December average rate of 47.6680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.7305 was down 0.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.9983, 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 238,652 DJF
2016 Average 236,868 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 236,774 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,878.04 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.7159
47.5931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to DJF 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 47.6821, compared to 47.6621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.6621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3679 DJF (High: 47.7228 / Low: 47.3549). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0583 DJF (High: 47.7278 / Low: 47.6695).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3679
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 47.6504) against the same month in 2016 (average: 47.3497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3006 (+0.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 47.6504
2016 Avg (January) 47.3497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.7305 47.3626 47.6504
February 47.7271 47.6606 47.7039
March 47.7278 47.6695 47.7057
April 47.7241 47.5442 47.6694
May 47.7234 47.6618 47.6888
June 47.7241 47.5977 47.6742
July 47.7237 47.4597 47.6568
August 47.7228 47.3549 47.6034
September 47.7266 47.6123 47.6637
October 47.7270 47.6091 47.6878
November 47.7285 47.6217 47.6930
December 47.7267 47.6130 47.6680