YEARLY HIGH
31.3613 JPY
YEARLY LOW
28.7518 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9013 JPY

2017 SAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 31.3613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 28.7518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6095 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6690 to the December average rate of 30.1152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.3613 was down 2.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.3252, 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 156,807 JPY
2016 Average 145,001 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 143,759 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,047.58 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.8087
29.1317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to JPY 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 29.9610, compared to 29.8415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.8415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 1.3474 JPY (High: 30.0992 / Low: 28.7518). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3844 JPY (High: 30.2816 / Low: 29.8972).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3474
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3844

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 0.7645 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 30.6690) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.5728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9038 (-2.86%).

2017 Avg (January) 30.6690
2016 Avg (January) 31.5728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.3613 30.0682 30.6690
February 30.4729 29.8185 30.1249
March 30.7017 29.4802 30.1270
April 29.7429 28.8563 29.3625
May 30.4869 29.5425 29.9140
June 29.9723 29.1850 29.5687
July 30.4150 29.4266 29.9382
August 29.5492 28.9907 29.2715
September 30.0992 28.7518 29.5278
October 30.4342 29.8168 30.1133
November 30.4438 29.6355 30.0832
December 30.2816 29.8972 30.1152