YEARLY HIGH
0.2670 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2657 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2666 USD

2017 SAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.2670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.2657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2666 to the December average rate of 0.2667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2670 was down 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2674, 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 1,335 USD
2016 Average 1,333 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,328 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.59 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2667
0.2666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to USD 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 0.2666, compared to 0.2667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2657). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2666).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2667) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2667
2016 Avg (December) 0.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2668 0.2665 0.2666
February 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
March 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
April 0.2667 0.2657 0.2666
May 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
June 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666
July 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
August 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
September 0.2667 0.2666 0.2667
October 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
November 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
December 0.2670 0.2666 0.2667