YEARLY HIGH
2.0137 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.9782 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9965 SRD

2017 SAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 2.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9911 to the December average rate of 1.9879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0137 was down 2.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0715, 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 10,069 SRD
2016 Average 8,181 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 9,891 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.45 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0148
1.9805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SRD 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 2.0064, compared to 1.9866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0239 SRD (High: 2.0022 / Low: 1.9782). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SRD (High: 1.9835 / Low: 1.9831).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.0117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5909 (+41.59%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.0117
2016 Avg (April) 1.4208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0022 1.9782 1.9911
February 2.0117 2.0035 2.0095
March 2.0134 2.0113 2.0119
April 2.0137 2.0017 2.0117
May 2.0125 2.0070 2.0098
June 2.0072 1.9992 2.0045
July 1.9993 1.9886 1.9935
August 1.9887 1.9833 1.9835
September 1.9835 1.9831 1.9833
October 1.9863 1.9832 1.9853
November 1.9863 1.9854 1.9860
December 1.9911 1.9859 1.9879