2017 SAR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

97.8991 MRO

YEARLY LOW

94.0782 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

95.9650 MRO

2017 SAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 97.8991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 94.0782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8210 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.6193 to the December average rate of 94.7503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 97.8991 was up 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 95.9664, 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 489,496 MRO

2016 Average 467,915 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 470,391 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,104.86 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

97.7048

94.3437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MRO 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 95.8641, compared to 96.0660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.8641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.0660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.4897 MRO (High: 97.8991 / Low: 94.4094). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7110 MRO (High: 95.1227 / Low: 94.4117).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.4897

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6556 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 96.2795) against the same month in 2016 (average: 95.0498), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2297 (+1.29%).

2017 Avg (October) 96.2795

2016 Avg (October) 95.0498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	96.2367	95.0888	95.6193
February	96.2457	95.2273	95.7253
March	96.2386	94.9266	95.7906
April	96.3524	95.3143	96.0114
May	96.5279	95.5674	95.9759
June	96.6680	95.4771	96.0620
July	97.0897	95.7548	96.3878
August	97.8319	96.4915	96.9299
September	97.8939	97.1018	97.4247
October	97.8991	94.4094	96.2795
November	95.0613	94.0782	94.6238
December	95.1227	94.4117	94.7503