YEARLY HIGH
0.4333 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4260 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4287 SAR

2017 SVC to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.4333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.4260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4287 to the December average rate of 0.4284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4333 was up 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,167 SAR
2016 Average 2,145 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,130 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.51 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4294
0.4281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.4288, compared to 0.4287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0063 SAR (High: 0.4324 / Low: 0.4261). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SAR (High: 0.4299 / Low: 0.4267).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.4293) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.4293
2016 Avg (July) 0.4289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4313 0.4265 0.4287
February 0.4309 0.4265 0.4286
March 0.4331 0.4275 0.4290
April 0.4305 0.4269 0.4283
May 0.4308 0.4271 0.4290
June 0.4310 0.4274 0.4290
July 0.4333 0.4271 0.4293
August 0.4324 0.4261 0.4291
September 0.4299 0.4265 0.4282
October 0.4299 0.4260 0.4285
November 0.4313 0.4271 0.4287
December 0.4299 0.4267 0.4284