YEARLY HIGH
0.2892 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2392 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2683 SAR

2014 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2846 to the December average rate of 0.2433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2892 was down 7.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3122, 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 1,446 SAR
2013 Average 1,497 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,196 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.05 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2887
0.2392
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 0.2779, compared to 0.2587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0109 SAR (High: 0.2502 / Low: 0.2392). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SAR (High: 0.2705 / Low: 0.2671).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.2846) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0247 (-7.97%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.2846
2013 Avg (January) 0.3093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2892 0.2789 0.2846
February 0.2794 0.2746 0.2778
March 0.2829 0.2746 0.2791
April 0.2814 0.2774 0.2800
May 0.2797 0.2712 0.2762
June 0.2715 0.2674 0.2695
July 0.2705 0.2671 0.2686
August 0.2742 0.2674 0.2712
September 0.2672 0.2581 0.2622
October 0.2583 0.2534 0.2560
November 0.2556 0.2483 0.2510
December 0.2502 0.2392 0.2433