2017 SAR to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 124.9568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 102.9651.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9917 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.3879 to the December average rate of 110.9188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 124.9568 was down 1.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 126.4562, 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 KMF 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 121.3073, compared to 111.5285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7788 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 8.9775 KMF (High: 111.9426 / Low: 102.9651). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1693 KMF (High: 111.6726 / Low: 109.5033).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.8906 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 123.3879) against the same month in 2016 (average: 120.3632), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0247 (+2.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 124.9568 | 121.5018 | 123.3879 |
| February | 124.4384 | 121.8304 | 123.3186 |
| March | 124.7855 | 120.8926 | 122.8101 |
| April | 123.9206 | 120.1584 | 122.6357 |
| May | 120.8995 | 116.8777 | 118.7451 |
| June | 117.9140 | 114.7607 | 116.9464 |
| July | 115.7722 | 110.9248 | 113.9169 |
| August | 111.9426 | 102.9651 | 110.5520 |
| September | 111.7325 | 109.0475 | 110.2391 |
| October | 113.2277 | 110.7319 | 111.6410 |
| November | 113.2535 | 110.0638 | 111.9030 |
| December | 111.6726 | 109.5033 | 110.9188 |