YEARLY HIGH
407.3814 LBP
YEARLY LOW
396.2816 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
402.3087 LBP

2017 SAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 407.3814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 396.2816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0998 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 402.0225 to the December average rate of 404.2414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 407.3814 was up 0.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 404.1275, 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 2,036,907 LBP
2016 Average 2,012,127 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,981,408 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,499.19 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

404.5481
400.8680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LBP 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 401.9787, compared to 402.6388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.9787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 402.6388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.2834 LBP (High: 405.8354 / Low: 398.5521). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9359 LBP (High: 404.4638 / Low: 400.5280).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.2834
May Spread (Stable) ±3.9359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0370 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 402.9402) against the same month in 2016 (average: 402.3247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6155 (+0.15%).

2017 Avg (October) 402.9402
2016 Avg (October) 402.3247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 404.9844 397.8380 402.0225
February 407.0887 400.0000 402.2758
March 403.9385 398.3118 401.2388
April 404.9007 400.9513 402.3127
May 404.4638 400.5280 402.2635
June 404.8886 399.4214 401.7589
July 402.7680 396.2816 401.1746
August 405.8354 398.5521 401.6003
September 405.9592 401.0726 402.3908
October 407.3814 401.1585 402.9402
November 407.3003 401.1478 403.4851
December 407.3003 401.1858 404.2414