2017 SAR to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 240.2755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 239.1132.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1623 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.9729 to the December average rate of 239.9955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 240.2755 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 240.6752, 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 KPW 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 239.9747, compared to 239.9872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.9060 KPW (High: 240.0192 / Low: 239.1132). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 KPW (High: 240.0096 / Low: 239.9584).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 0.0597 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 239.9955) against the same month in 2016 (average: 239.9097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0858 (+0.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 240.1072 | 239.8801 | 239.9729 |
| February | 240.0240 | 239.9344 | 239.9853 |
| March | 240.0346 | 239.9376 | 240.0001 |
| April | 240.0192 | 239.1132 | 239.9404 |
| May | 240.0240 | 239.9280 | 239.9764 |
| June | 240.0368 | 239.8705 | 239.9728 |
| July | 240.0432 | 239.8891 | 239.9875 |
| August | 240.0272 | 239.9568 | 239.9889 |
| September | 240.0096 | 239.9584 | 239.9854 |
| October | 240.0254 | 239.9520 | 239.9836 |
| November | 240.0256 | 239.9136 | 239.9824 |
| December | 240.2755 | 239.9616 | 239.9955 |