YEARLY HIGH
0.0176 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 SAR

2017 SYP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0176 was down 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 SAR
2016 Average 86 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 36 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.57 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0185
0.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0102 SAR (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0073).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0175) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0175
2016 Avg (January) 0.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0175 0.0175
February 0.0175 0.0175 0.0175
March 0.0175 0.0175 0.0175
April 0.0176 0.0175 0.0175
May 0.0175 0.0175 0.0175
June 0.0175 0.0175 0.0175
July 0.0175 0.0175 0.0175
August 0.0175 0.0073 0.0102
September 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
October 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
November 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
December 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073