2017 SBD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4900 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4719 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4802 SAR

2017 SBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.4900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.4719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4774 to the December average rate of 0.4823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4900 was up 1.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,450 SAR

2016 Average 2,370 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,359 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4852

0.4752

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SAR 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 0.4790, compared to 0.4813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4790

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0098 SAR (High: 0.4900 / Low: 0.4802). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 SAR (High: 0.4842 / Low: 0.4808).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4844) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+1.06%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4844

2016 Avg (August) 0.4793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4802	0.4722	0.4774
February	0.4843	0.4801	0.4820
March	0.4842	0.4808	0.4826
April	0.4849	0.4765	0.4797
May	0.4793	0.4719	0.4760
June	0.4812	0.4727	0.4761
July	0.4836	0.4755	0.4792
August	0.4900	0.4802	0.4844
September	0.4861	0.4783	0.4830
October	0.4822	0.4778	0.4801
November	0.4817	0.4722	0.4790
December	0.4847	0.4791	0.4823