2017 SAR to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 3620.4495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 3515.8578.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.5917 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3564.1209 to the December average rate of 3613.5435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3620.4495 was down 2.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 3723.1878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SAR to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3553.9025, compared to 3580.6265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.7239 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 79.1196 IDR (High: 3594.9775 / Low: 3515.8578). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7917 IDR (High: 3553.6729 / Low: 3541.8812).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.2505 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3613.5435) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3575.5808), the exchange rate shifted by +37.9628 (+1.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3597.4568 | 3545.2512 | 3564.1209 |
| February | 3564.0352 | 3547.5914 | 3555.4081 |
| March | 3569.5356 | 3548.6251 | 3558.2165 |
| April | 3555.5796 | 3533.5295 | 3546.9659 |
| May | 3560.3306 | 3544.3897 | 3551.6622 |
| June | 3553.6729 | 3541.8812 | 3547.0417 |
| July | 3573.9990 | 3547.3066 | 3556.7253 |
| August | 3567.1660 | 3545.5659 | 3557.8680 |
| September | 3594.9775 | 3515.8578 | 3547.5541 |
| October | 3619.7470 | 3590.2205 | 3604.5998 |
| November | 3613.4212 | 3591.0364 | 3603.4681 |
| December | 3620.4495 | 3604.2092 | 3613.5435 |