YEARLY HIGH
0.9063 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8573 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8694 PEN

2017 SAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.9063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.8573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8901 to the December average rate of 0.8652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9063 was down 3.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9429, 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 4,532 PEN
2016 Average 4,498 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,286 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.27 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8927
0.8617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to PEN 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 0.8731, compared to 0.8656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0474 PEN (High: 0.9063 / Low: 0.8589). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 PEN (High: 0.8701 / Low: 0.8630).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0474
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.8655) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0412 (-4.54%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.8655
2016 Avg (November) 0.9067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9056 0.8739 0.8901
February 0.8770 0.8638 0.8688
March 0.8794 0.8644 0.8701
April 0.8701 0.8630 0.8665
May 0.8774 0.8648 0.8725
June 0.8776 0.8642 0.8707
July 0.8695 0.8620 0.8659
August 0.8708 0.8573 0.8643
September 0.8728 0.8609 0.8656
October 0.8753 0.8623 0.8671
November 0.9063 0.8589 0.8655
December 0.8781 0.8615 0.8652