2017 VEF to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3770 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3414 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3715 SAR

2017 VEF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.3770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.3414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3755 to the December average rate of 0.3643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3770 was down 36.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,885 SAR

2016 Average 2,150 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,707 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.85 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3768

0.3616

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3743, compared to 0.3686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0342 SAR (High: 0.3756 / Low: 0.3414). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.3756 / Low: 0.3752).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.3731) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3760), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-0.79%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.3731

2016 Avg (April) 0.3760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3760	0.3751	0.3755
February	0.3756	0.3752	0.3755
March	0.3756	0.3752	0.3755
April	0.3770	0.3686	0.3731
May	0.3756	0.3678	0.3724
June	0.3756	0.3696	0.3738
July	0.3757	0.3685	0.3715
August	0.3756	0.3614	0.3696
September	0.3756	0.3687	0.3725
October	0.3756	0.3541	0.3711
November	0.3756	0.3414	0.3628
December	0.3756	0.3452	0.3643