YEARLY HIGH
3.7796 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.4497 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6214 SCR

2017 SAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 3.7796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 3.4497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3299 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5669 to the December average rate of 3.7144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7796 was down 1.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8248, 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 18,898 SCR
2016 Average 17,689 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 17,248 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,649.67 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7291
3.5522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SCR 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 3.5900, compared to 3.6528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2557 SCR (High: 3.7796 / Low: 3.5239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 SCR (High: 3.6553 / Low: 3.5607).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2557
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.6855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1288 (+3.62%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.6855
2016 Avg (November) 3.5567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6288 3.4497 3.5669
February 3.6437 3.5127 3.5861
March 3.6397 3.4604 3.5905
April 3.6459 3.4767 3.5938
May 3.6553 3.5607 3.6112
June 3.7084 3.5079 3.5918
July 3.6756 3.5067 3.6099
August 3.6648 3.5058 3.6201
September 3.6688 3.5706 3.6342
October 3.7492 3.5673 3.6530
November 3.7796 3.5239 3.6855
December 3.7518 3.5771 3.7144