2017 SDG to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5886 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5349 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5655 SAR

2017 SDG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.5886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5828 to the December average rate of 0.5574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5886 was down 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,943 SAR

2016 Average 3,044 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,675 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5854

0.5549

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5700, compared to 0.5610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0299 SAR (High: 0.5649 / Low: 0.5349). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SAR (High: 0.5627 / Low: 0.5590).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5705) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0448 (-7.28%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5705

2016 Avg (March) 0.6153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5868	0.5755	0.5828
February	0.5870	0.5610	0.5818
March	0.5886	0.5597	0.5705
April	0.5641	0.5595	0.5612
May	0.5644	0.5599	0.5617
June	0.5641	0.5601	0.5619
July	0.5679	0.5597	0.5623
August	0.5656	0.5571	0.5622
September	0.5627	0.5590	0.5611
October	0.5629	0.5590	0.5614
November	0.5645	0.5597	0.5617
December	0.5649	0.5349	0.5574