YEARLY HIGH
0.6258 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5839 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6041 TOP

2017 SAR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.6258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.5839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6137 to the December average rate of 0.6101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6258 was up 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6235, 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 3,129 TOP
2016 Average 3,002 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,919 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.42 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6206
0.5847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to TOP 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 0.6104, compared to 0.5977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0196 TOP (High: 0.6062 / Low: 0.5866). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 TOP (High: 0.6174 / Low: 0.6093).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.6176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+2.87%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.6176
2016 Avg (May) 0.6004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6185 0.6093 0.6137
February 0.6112 0.5984 0.6025
March 0.6149 0.5994 0.6097
April 0.6174 0.6093 0.6123
May 0.6258 0.6126 0.6176
June 0.6123 0.5985 0.6066
July 0.6062 0.5866 0.5963
August 0.5967 0.5839 0.5877
September 0.5957 0.5843 0.5900
October 0.6047 0.5929 0.5968
November 0.6128 0.6010 0.6055
December 0.6141 0.6037 0.6101