YEARLY HIGH
9502.5480 IRR
YEARLY LOW
8018.1640 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8811.6591 IRR

2017 SAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9502.5480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8018.1640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1484.3840 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8455.0538 to the December average rate of 9400.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9502.5480 was up 17.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 8109.0875, 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 47,512,740 IRR
2016 Average 40,185,419 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 40,090,820 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,421,919.79 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9494.4982
8360.5589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to IRR 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 8616.9174, compared to 9006.4008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 389.4834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8616.9174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9006.4008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 619.9105 IRR (High: 8638.0745 / Low: 8018.1640). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5608 IRR (High: 8656.2701 / Low: 8651.7093).

January Spread (Volatile) ±619.9105
May Spread (Stable) ±4.5608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9400.0032) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8017.2584), the exchange rate shifted by +1382.7448 (+17.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 9400.0032
2016 Avg (December) 8017.2584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8638.0745 8018.1640 8455.0538
February 8646.6224 8632.3157 8639.2337
March 8649.1613 8639.5048 8647.1712
April 8653.6539 8617.2109 8650.0976
May 8656.2701 8651.7093 8654.1159
June 8658.7024 8653.5205 8655.8324
July 8721.0357 8657.4407 8694.7162
August 8848.5947 8722.7178 8760.4904
September 8928.0715 8848.2408 8883.2811
October 9218.8066 8928.1905 9048.5324
November 9273.9635 9217.7817 9251.3817
December 9502.5480 9274.3344 9400.0032