YEARLY HIGH
18.6017 KGS
YEARLY LOW
14.9087 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3347 KGS

2017 SAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 18.6017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 14.9087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6930 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4912 to the December average rate of 18.5647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.6017 was down 8.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.2444, 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 93,008 KGS
2016 Average 93,225 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 74,544 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,464.77 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.6135
18.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KGS 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 18.3098, compared to 18.3597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.5937 KGS (High: 18.5024 / Low: 14.9087). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0699 KGS (High: 18.3140 / Low: 18.2440).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5937
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 18.5647) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.4615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1033 (+0.56%).

2017 Avg (December) 18.5647
2016 Avg (December) 18.4615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5343 18.4260 18.4912
February 18.5139 18.4211 18.4639
March 18.4761 18.2864 18.4248
April 18.2816 17.8977 18.1364
May 18.1430 17.9931 18.0773
June 18.4298 18.1531 18.2655
July 18.5647 18.2631 18.4432
August 18.5024 14.9087 18.1419
September 18.3140 18.2440 18.2776
October 18.3046 18.2280 18.2669
November 18.5901 18.3280 18.4636
December 18.6017 18.4604 18.5647