YEARLY HIGH
66.8289 YER
YEARLY LOW
66.4080 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.7208 YER

2017 SAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 66.8289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 66.4080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4209 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.6985 to the December average rate of 66.7428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 66.8289 was up 0.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 66.7471, 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 334,145 YER
2016 Average 320,634 YER
Yearly Trough Low 332,040 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,104.70 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

66.7607
66.6260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to YER 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 66.7011, compared to 66.7405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.7011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.7405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3372 YER (High: 66.7452 / Low: 66.4080). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 YER (High: 66.7475 / Low: 66.7258).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3372
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 66.7428) against the same month in 2016 (average: 66.6860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0567 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (December) 66.7428
2016 Avg (December) 66.6860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.7498 66.6436 66.6985
February 66.6956 66.6584 66.6786
March 66.7452 66.4080 66.6373
April 66.7471 66.4801 66.7211
May 66.7475 66.7258 66.7377
June 66.7551 66.7115 66.7335
July 66.7551 66.7040 66.7447
August 66.7935 66.6072 66.7231
September 66.7971 66.7235 66.7461
October 66.7690 66.7329 66.7495
November 66.7550 66.7147 66.7371
December 66.8289 66.7156 66.7428