YEARLY HIGH
240.2755 KPW
YEARLY LOW
239.1132 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.9809 KPW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,201,378 KPW
2016 Average 1,199,744 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,195,566 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,811.57 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

240.0061
239.9344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.9747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.9872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9060
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 239.9955
2016 Avg (December) 239.9097

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