2013 MDL to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.2856.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3093 to the December average rate of 0.2900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3122 was down 3.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
MDL to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3054, compared to 0.2933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0146 SAR (High: 0.3108 / Low: 0.2962). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 SAR (High: 0.3115 / Low: 0.3076).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.3096) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-2.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3115 | 0.3076 | 0.3093 |
| February | 0.3122 | 0.3050 | 0.3096 |
| March | 0.3067 | 0.3017 | 0.3041 |
| April | 0.3059 | 0.3017 | 0.3042 |
| May | 0.3075 | 0.2989 | 0.3035 |
| June | 0.3038 | 0.2998 | 0.3016 |
| July | 0.3108 | 0.2962 | 0.3022 |
| August | 0.3001 | 0.2934 | 0.2955 |
| September | 0.2975 | 0.2900 | 0.2929 |
| October | 0.2942 | 0.2856 | 0.2898 |
| November | 0.2930 | 0.2857 | 0.2897 |
| December | 0.2964 | 0.2856 | 0.2900 |