YEARLY HIGH
12.9524 DOP
YEARLY LOW
12.2760 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6195 DOP

2017 SAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 12.9524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 12.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6764 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4028 to the December average rate of 12.8840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.9524 was up 3.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.4661, 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 64,762 DOP
2016 Average 61,268 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 61,380 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,382.14 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.9321
12.3546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to DOP 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 12.5388, compared to 12.7001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.2625 DOP (High: 12.8032 / Low: 12.5408). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1292 DOP (High: 12.6675 / Low: 12.5382).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2625
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1292

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.8840) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.3966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4873 (+3.93%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.8840
2016 Avg (December) 12.3966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4721 12.2760 12.4028
February 12.5913 12.4012 12.4894
March 12.6643 12.4254 12.5567
April 12.6500 12.5138 12.5898
May 12.6675 12.5382 12.5975
June 12.6721 12.5203 12.5965
July 12.6690 12.4801 12.5980
August 12.7481 12.4862 12.5806
September 12.8032 12.5408 12.6324
October 12.8250 12.5940 12.7058
November 12.8976 12.6731 12.8001
December 12.9524 12.7901 12.8840