YEARLY HIGH
18.2189 INR
YEARLY LOW
16.9730 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3611 INR

2017 SAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 18.2189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 16.9730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2459 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1525 to the December average rate of 17.1239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.2189 was down 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.3299, 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 91,095 INR
2016 Average 89,549 INR
Yearly Trough Low 84,865 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,229.39 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.2618
16.9505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to INR 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 17.5239, compared to 17.1983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5561 INR (High: 17.8309 / Low: 17.2747). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1643 INR (High: 17.1373 / Low: 16.9730).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5561
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1643

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.3595 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 18.1525) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.9301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2224 (+1.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 18.1525
2016 Avg (January) 17.9301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2189 17.9998 18.1525
February 17.9765 17.7692 17.8546
March 17.8309 17.2747 17.5656
April 17.3553 17.0808 17.2061
May 17.3047 17.0668 17.1783
June 17.2796 17.1131 17.1862
July 17.2927 17.1005 17.1827
August 17.1373 16.9730 17.0598
September 17.4729 17.0202 17.1794
October 17.4887 17.2424 17.3487
November 17.4486 17.1786 17.2956
December 17.2152 17.0257 17.1239