2017 SGD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8045 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5855 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7172 SAR

2017 SGD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.8045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.5855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2190 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6236 to the December average rate of 2.7857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8045 was up 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,023 SAR

2016 Average 13,588 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,927 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,095.17 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8019

2.6073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.6709, compared to 2.7634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6709

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0750 SAR (High: 2.6605 / Low: 2.5855). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 SAR (High: 2.6921 / Low: 2.6694).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0750

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.7857) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1744 (+6.68%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.7857

2016 Avg (December) 2.6113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6605	2.5855	2.6236
February	2.6697	2.6348	2.6515
March	2.6897	2.6389	2.6687
April	2.6921	2.6694	2.6826
May	2.7145	2.6563	2.6891
June	2.7264	2.6987	2.7100
July	2.7661	2.7078	2.7367
August	2.7676	2.7432	2.7561
September	2.7998	2.7594	2.7779
October	2.7795	2.7408	2.7582
November	2.7883	2.7473	2.7661
December	2.8045	2.7714	2.7857