YEARLY HIGH
0.1347 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1263 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1309 SAR

2017 UYU to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.1263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1312 to the December average rate of 0.1298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1347 was up 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 674 SAR
2016 Average 624 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 631 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.23 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1341
0.1271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1323, compared to 0.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0056 SAR (High: 0.1335 / Low: 0.1279). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.1305 / Low: 0.1289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1335) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+12.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1335
2016 Avg (May) 0.1192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1335 0.1279 0.1312
February 0.1339 0.1312 0.1324
March 0.1337 0.1308 0.1326
April 0.1334 0.1306 0.1318
May 0.1347 0.1325 0.1335
June 0.1333 0.1316 0.1323
July 0.1325 0.1291 0.1311
August 0.1327 0.1298 0.1311
September 0.1304 0.1279 0.1296
October 0.1288 0.1263 0.1276
November 0.1302 0.1270 0.1282
December 0.1305 0.1289 0.1298