2017 SAR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2233.7756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 2136.3534.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.4222 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2164.5215 to the December average rate of 2219.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2233.7756 was up 2.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 2190.0658, 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 LAK 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 2171.2762, compared to 2211.3267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.0505 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 74.5636 LAK (High: 2211.1733 / Low: 2136.6097). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.2035 LAK (High: 2223.3495 / Low: 2205.1460).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6690 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2217.8525) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2175.4785), the exchange rate shifted by +42.3740 (+1.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2195.6113 | 2136.3534 | 2164.5215 |
| February | 2199.0615 | 2136.4958 | 2167.9572 |
| March | 2200.2827 | 2136.4673 | 2166.2882 |
| April | 2195.9177 | 2136.4958 | 2170.1073 |
| May | 2193.5532 | 2136.4103 | 2170.0639 |
| June | 2211.1733 | 2136.6097 | 2188.7193 |
| July | 2210.7354 | 2136.5242 | 2194.3541 |
| August | 2220.7957 | 2196.1229 | 2207.2661 |
| September | 2224.7760 | 2202.9548 | 2213.5328 |
| October | 2223.3495 | 2205.1460 | 2215.9379 |
| November | 2233.7756 | 2205.6820 | 2217.8525 |
| December | 2229.5047 | 2203.3275 | 2219.0167 |