2017 SAR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

321.7707 KRW

YEARLY LOW

284.4552 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

301.4240 KRW

2017 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 321.7707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 284.4552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3155 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 315.1426 to the December average rate of 288.8447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 321.7707 was down 2.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 331.0820, 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 1,608,853 KRW

2016 Average 1,547,315 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,422,276 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,577.29 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

317.7724

286.2149

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KRW 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 304.2950, compared to 298.5530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 304.2950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.5530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 15.0892 KRW (High: 321.7707 / Low: 306.6814). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0903 KRW (High: 307.4820 / Low: 301.3918).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.0892

February Spread (Stable) ±6.0903

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.6695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 315.1426) against the same month in 2016 (average: 320.0723), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9297 (-1.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 315.1426

2016 Avg (January) 320.0723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	321.7707	306.6814	315.1426
February	307.4820	301.3918	304.4731
March	309.3643	296.2458	302.3795
April	305.4661	297.6321	302.2083
May	303.6900	297.4910	300.1282
June	305.9363	298.0761	301.4385
July	308.6330	296.7417	302.2730
August	305.1986	298.3788	301.7249
September	305.8303	298.5908	302.1719
October	305.4930	298.3067	302.2327
November	298.9441	288.4249	294.0709
December	291.6257	284.4552	288.8447