2017 SAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1191 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.0409 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0828 SBD

2017 SAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 2.1191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2.0409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0782 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0949 to the December average rate of 2.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1191 was down 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1928, 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 10,596 SBD

2016 Average 10,549 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,204 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 391.24 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1043

2.0610

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SBD 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 2.0880, compared to 2.0776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0417 SBD (High: 2.0826 / Low: 2.0409). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 SBD (High: 2.0798 / Low: 2.0655).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.1007) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+1.04%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.1007

2016 Avg (May) 2.0791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1176	2.0825	2.0949
February	2.0831	2.0648	2.0749
March	2.0798	2.0655	2.0721
April	2.0987	2.0625	2.0847
May	2.1191	2.0862	2.1007
June	2.1155	2.0784	2.1005
July	2.1028	2.0679	2.0868
August	2.0826	2.0409	2.0646
September	2.0906	2.0572	2.0703
October	2.0928	2.0738	2.0827
November	2.1176	2.0762	2.0878
December	2.0874	2.0631	2.0734