YEARLY HIGH
0.2559 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2215 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2365 EUR

2017 SAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.2215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2508 to the December average rate of 0.2252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2559 was down 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2566, 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 1,279 EUR
2016 Average 1,205 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,108 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.84 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2535
0.2211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to EUR 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 0.2463, compared to 0.2266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0094 EUR (High: 0.2350 / Low: 0.2256). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 EUR (High: 0.2276 / Low: 0.2228).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2508) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2508
2016 Avg (January) 0.2453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2559 0.2468 0.2508
February 0.2529 0.2472 0.2506
March 0.2538 0.2455 0.2493
April 0.2518 0.2440 0.2488
May 0.2454 0.2372 0.2411
June 0.2394 0.2331 0.2374
July 0.2350 0.2256 0.2312
August 0.2276 0.2228 0.2256
September 0.2269 0.2215 0.2238
October 0.2298 0.2248 0.2269
November 0.2300 0.2235 0.2271
December 0.2271 0.2221 0.2252