YEARLY HIGH
0.1481 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1334 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1411 SAR

2017 UAH to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1377 to the December average rate of 0.1362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1481 was down 8.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 740 SAR
2016 Average 735 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 667 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.31 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1475
0.1351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1401, compared to 0.1420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0071 SAR (High: 0.1425 / Low: 0.1354). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SAR (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1425).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1465) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1465
2016 Avg (August) 0.1492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1425 0.1354 0.1377
February 0.1399 0.1369 0.1385
March 0.1410 0.1377 0.1391
April 0.1415 0.1380 0.1397
May 0.1431 0.1408 0.1421
June 0.1448 0.1425 0.1439
July 0.1464 0.1438 0.1447
August 0.1481 0.1440 0.1465
September 0.1453 0.1411 0.1432
October 0.1424 0.1396 0.1407
November 0.1418 0.1386 0.1406
December 0.1388 0.1334 0.1362