2017 SAR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.7092 GMD

YEARLY LOW

11.3850 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2146 GMD

2017 SAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.7092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.3850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3242 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6100 to the December average rate of 12.6732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.7092 was up 10.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.5289, 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 63,546 GMD

2016 Average 55,976 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 56,925 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,620.78 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.7795

11.5037

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GMD 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 11.9867, compared to 12.4424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9867

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.3952 GMD (High: 12.6695 / Low: 12.2743). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 GMD (High: 12.2860 / Low: 12.2587).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3952

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.6732) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.4126), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2606 (+11.05%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.6732

2016 Avg (December) 11.4126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7653	11.3850	11.6100
February	11.9192	11.6464	11.7765
March	12.0663	11.8672	11.9281
April	12.1054	11.9990	12.0539
May	12.3344	12.1309	12.2918
June	12.3263	12.2262	12.2597
July	12.2860	12.2587	12.2724
August	12.3328	12.0654	12.2425
September	12.3060	12.2322	12.2781
October	12.6695	12.2743	12.5519
November	12.6882	12.5955	12.6366
December	12.7092	12.6388	12.6732