YEARLY HIGH
0.7215 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7179 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7206 XCD

2017 SAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.7215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.7179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7206 to the December average rate of 0.7207, 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 0.7215 was down 0.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7224, 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 3,608 XCD
2016 Average 3,601 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,590 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.81 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7207
0.7205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XCD 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 0.7206, compared to 0.7206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 XCD (High: 0.7207 / Low: 0.7179). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.7207 / Low: 0.7206).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.07%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7207
2016 Avg (December) 0.7201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7209 0.7202 0.7206
February 0.7207 0.7205 0.7206
March 0.7207 0.7206 0.7206
April 0.7207 0.7179 0.7205
May 0.7207 0.7205 0.7206
June 0.7207 0.7204 0.7206
July 0.7207 0.7204 0.7206
August 0.7207 0.7206 0.7206
September 0.7207 0.7206 0.7206
October 0.7208 0.7205 0.7206
November 0.7208 0.7204 0.7206
December 0.7215 0.7206 0.7207