2017 SAR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |