2017 TOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7126 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5980 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6559 SAR

2017 TOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.7126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.5980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1146 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6296 to the December average rate of 1.6391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7126 was down 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,563 SAR

2016 Average 8,329 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,990 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 573.14 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7100

1.6110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.6385, compared to 1.6734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0552 SAR (High: 1.7049 / Low: 1.6497). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 SAR (High: 1.6413 / Low: 1.6198).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0552

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.7018) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0414 (+2.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.7018

2016 Avg (August) 1.6604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6412	1.6168	1.6296
February	1.6710	1.6361	1.6599
March	1.6684	1.6264	1.6402
April	1.6413	1.6198	1.6333
May	1.6323	1.5980	1.6193
June	1.6709	1.6333	1.6486
July	1.7049	1.6497	1.6770
August	1.7126	1.6759	1.7018
September	1.7115	1.6786	1.6950
October	1.6867	1.6536	1.6757
November	1.6640	1.6320	1.6517
December	1.6566	1.6283	1.6391