YEARLY HIGH
3.8621 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.2760 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5491 LSL

2017 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 3.8621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5861 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6099 to the December average rate of 3.5061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8621 was down 14.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4934, 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 19,310 LSL
2016 Average 19,600 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 16,380 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,930.40 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7950
3.4023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LSL 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 3.5221, compared to 3.5760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3944 LSL (High: 3.6704 / Low: 3.2760). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1136 LSL (High: 3.4948 / Low: 3.3812).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3944
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2562 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.7623) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+0.95%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.7623
2016 Avg (November) 3.7270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6660 3.5354 3.6099
February 3.5882 3.4516 3.5231
March 3.5771 3.3243 3.4417
April 3.7185 3.4480 3.5907
May 3.6429 3.4363 3.5322
June 3.4948 3.3812 3.4350
July 3.5938 3.4180 3.4983
August 3.5951 3.4571 3.5301
September 3.6226 3.4262 3.5071
October 3.7874 3.5551 3.6523
November 3.8621 3.6414 3.7623
December 3.6704 3.2760 3.5061