YEARLY HIGH
18.1991 BTN
YEARLY LOW
15.6053 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3534 BTN

2017 SAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 18.1991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 15.6053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5937 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1544 to the December average rate of 17.1320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.1991 was down 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.3198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,995 BTN
2016 Average 89,552 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 78,027 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,968.57 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.2785
16.7887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BTN 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 17.5313, compared to 17.1756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.5003 BTN (High: 17.1056 / Low: 15.6053). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0873 BTN (High: 17.2276 / Low: 17.1403).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5003
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 18.1544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.9256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2287 (+1.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 18.1544
2016 Avg (January) 17.9256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1991 18.1036 18.1544
February 18.1177 17.8020 17.8809
March 17.8074 17.2986 17.5845
April 17.3263 17.0996 17.2084
May 17.2682 17.0863 17.1771
June 17.2276 17.1403 17.1825
July 17.2807 17.1040 17.1906
August 17.1056 15.6053 16.9128
September 17.5080 17.0419 17.1709
October 17.4568 17.2666 17.3572
November 17.4196 17.1055 17.2899
December 17.2394 17.0032 17.1320