YEARLY HIGH
0.3122 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2856 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2994 SAR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,561 SAR
2012 Average 1,550 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,428 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.05 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3116
0.2877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.3096
2012 Avg (February) 0.3170

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