2017 TRY to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1015 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9457 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0299 SAR

2017 TRY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TRY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.1015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.9457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1558 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0029 to the December average rate of 0.9770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1015 was down 17.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,076 SAR

2016 Average 62,220 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 47,284 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,791.92 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0925

0.9518

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 1.0323, compared to 1.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0971 SAR (High: 1.0641 / Low: 0.9670). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 SAR (High: 1.0748 / Low: 1.0559).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0971

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0807) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2640), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1833 (-14.50%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0807

2016 Avg (September) 1.2640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0641	0.9670	1.0029
February	1.0509	0.9938	1.0244
March	1.0411	0.9936	1.0214
April	1.0559	1.0056	1.0281
May	1.0642	1.0349	1.0514
June	1.0748	1.0559	1.0658
July	1.0659	1.0352	1.0548
August	1.0909	1.0584	1.0695
September	1.1015	1.0483	1.0807
October	1.0519	0.9817	1.0195
November	0.9868	0.9457	0.9635
December	0.9928	0.9551	0.9770