YEARLY HIGH
8.6530 TWD
YEARLY LOW
7.9100 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1136 TWD

2017 SAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.6530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.9100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7430 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4587 to the December average rate of 7.9874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.6530 was down 3.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.9870, 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 43,265 TWD
2016 Average 42,998 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 39,550 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,714.89 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.5058
7.9403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to TWD 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 8.1777, compared to 8.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2997 TWD (High: 8.6530 / Low: 8.3533). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 TWD (High: 8.0539 / Low: 7.9955).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2997
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.4587) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.9096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4509 (-5.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.4587
2016 Avg (January) 8.9096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6530 8.3533 8.4587
February 8.3464 8.1727 8.2307
March 8.2768 8.0448 8.1747
April 8.1713 8.0327 8.0995
May 8.0686 8.0013 8.0341
June 8.1219 8.0218 8.0685
July 8.1616 8.0567 8.1130
August 8.0954 8.0318 8.0671
September 8.1031 8.0004 8.0348
October 8.1214 8.0397 8.0697
November 8.0539 7.9955 8.0254
December 8.0086 7.9100 7.9874