YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0063 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 SAR

2017 SOS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0066 was down 3.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 SAR
2016 Average 32 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 32 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.22 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0065
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0065, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0064).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0065) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.75%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0065
2016 Avg (July) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
April 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
May 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
July 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
August 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
September 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
October 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
November 0.0065 0.0063 0.0065
December 0.0065 0.0063 0.0065