YEARLY HIGH
0.0363 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0337 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0351 SAR

2017 VUV to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0344 to the December average rate of 0.0351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0363 was up 0.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 182 SAR
2016 Average 172 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 168 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.34 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0361
0.0341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0346, compared to 0.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0348).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0360) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.91%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0360
2016 Avg (September) 0.0353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0349 0.0337 0.0344
February 0.0351 0.0348 0.0350
March 0.0350 0.0343 0.0347
April 0.0348 0.0341 0.0345
May 0.0348 0.0337 0.0343
June 0.0351 0.0346 0.0349
July 0.0363 0.0348 0.0355
August 0.0363 0.0356 0.0359
September 0.0363 0.0355 0.0360
October 0.0358 0.0351 0.0355
November 0.0355 0.0349 0.0352
December 0.0355 0.0347 0.0351