2017 SCR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2899 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2646 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2762 SAR

2017 SCR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.2899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2804 to the December average rate of 0.2693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2899 was down 2.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,449 SAR

2016 Average 1,414 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,323 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.53 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2815

0.2681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2786, compared to 0.2738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0192 SAR (High: 0.2838 / Low: 0.2646). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 SAR (High: 0.2808 / Low: 0.2736).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2804) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2870), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-2.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2804

2016 Avg (January) 0.2870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2899	0.2756	0.2804
February	0.2847	0.2744	0.2789
March	0.2890	0.2748	0.2786
April	0.2876	0.2743	0.2783
May	0.2808	0.2736	0.2769
June	0.2851	0.2697	0.2784
July	0.2852	0.2721	0.2771
August	0.2852	0.2729	0.2763
September	0.2801	0.2726	0.2752
October	0.2803	0.2667	0.2738
November	0.2838	0.2646	0.2714
December	0.2796	0.2665	0.2693