YEARLY HIGH
2535.7116 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2360.1749 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2433.1919 GNF

2017 SAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2535.7116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 2360.1749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.5366 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2497.3099 to the December average rate of 2404.8265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2535.7116 was up 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 2531.8313, 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 12,678,558 GNF
2016 Average 11,153,595 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 11,800,875 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 877,683.22 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2511.8305
2370.1979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GNF 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 2469.8115, compared to 2396.5722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 73.2393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2469.8115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2396.5722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 85.6488 GNF (High: 2491.4540 / Low: 2405.8052). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6832 GNF (High: 2414.4912 / Low: 2399.8080).

April Spread (Volatile) ±85.6488
December Spread (Stable) ±14.6832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 27.7940 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.7940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2497.3099) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2061.5454), the exchange rate shifted by +435.7645 (+21.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 2497.3099
2016 Avg (January) 2061.5454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2535.7116 2459.6393 2497.3099
February 2519.0305 2458.5355 2500.0278
March 2508.9294 2459.9344 2487.4594
April 2491.4540 2405.8052 2471.8481
May 2489.8680 2417.1333 2444.0541
June 2437.1467 2389.3652 2418.1696
July 2429.0857 2366.9459 2402.0305
August 2399.6667 2360.1749 2382.0006
September 2402.5899 2366.4325 2391.3584
October 2409.7430 2376.1283 2394.9344
November 2415.7888 2394.8234 2404.2831
December 2414.4912 2399.8080 2404.8265