2017 SAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

158.3916 SOS

YEARLY LOW

152.4875 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.4000 SOS

2017 SAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 158.3916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 152.4875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9041 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.0693 to the December average rate of 154.6612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 158.3916 was down 4.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 166.0017, 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 791,958 SOS

2016 Average 791,173 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 762,437 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,520.44 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

155.0031

153.9844

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SOS 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 154.3093, compared to 154.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.3093

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.1223 SOS (High: 158.3894 / Low: 153.2672). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7262 SOS (High: 155.5896 / Low: 153.8635).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.1223

April Spread (Stable) ±1.7262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 154.4592) against the same month in 2016 (average: 153.0784), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3809 (+0.90%).

2017 Avg (November) 154.4592

2016 Avg (November) 153.0784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.2567	152.5835	154.0693
February	155.4439	153.3170	154.3709
March	155.1291	152.6121	154.1377
April	155.5896	153.8635	154.5318
May	157.0604	153.4179	154.3118
June	156.8021	153.3361	154.4345
July	156.5459	152.4875	154.1075
August	157.0583	152.8720	154.2813
September	157.0604	153.7454	154.9182
October	156.4694	153.7341	154.5163
November	158.3916	153.3173	154.4592
December	158.3894	153.2672	154.6612