YEARLY HIGH
1.8694 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.6989 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7688 SDG

2017 SAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.8694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 1.6989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1706 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7158 to the December average rate of 1.7946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8694 was up 7.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7438, 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 9,347 SDG
2016 Average 8,218 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 8,494 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 852.80 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8024
1.7079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SDG 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 1.7551, compared to 1.7826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0991 SDG (High: 1.8694 / Low: 1.7703). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 SDG (High: 1.7889 / Low: 1.7770).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0991
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.7946) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0635 (+3.67%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.7946
2016 Avg (December) 1.7311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7376 1.7040 1.7158
February 1.7824 1.7035 1.7189
March 1.7867 1.6989 1.7536
April 1.7872 1.7726 1.7821
May 1.7861 1.7717 1.7802
June 1.7854 1.7727 1.7797
July 1.7866 1.7608 1.7785
August 1.7950 1.7680 1.7787
September 1.7889 1.7770 1.7821
October 1.7889 1.7764 1.7811
November 1.7866 1.7716 1.7803
December 1.8694 1.7703 1.7946