YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0150 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 SAR

2017 YER to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0151 was down 14.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75 SAR
2016 Average 78 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 75 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.47 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0150
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-13.98%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0150
2016 Avg (March) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
February 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
March 0.0151 0.0150 0.0150
April 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
May 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
June 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
July 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
August 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
September 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
October 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
November 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150
December 0.0150 0.0150 0.0150