2017 MDL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2200 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1854 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2038 SAR

2017 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.2200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1870 to the December average rate of 0.2183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2200 was up 14.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1922, 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 1,100 SAR

2016 Average 943 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 927 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.61 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2214

0.1838

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 0.1947, compared to 0.2129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0118 SAR (High: 0.2066 / Low: 0.1948). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SAR (High: 0.2083 / Low: 0.2063).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2183) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+17.09%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2183

2016 Avg (December) 0.1864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1883	0.1854	0.1870
February	0.1890	0.1870	0.1881
March	0.1933	0.1872	0.1906
April	0.1956	0.1923	0.1942
May	0.2066	0.1948	0.2023
June	0.2076	0.2047	0.2060
July	0.2083	0.2063	0.2071
August	0.2113	0.2078	0.2099
September	0.2134	0.2098	0.2123
October	0.2175	0.2122	0.2154
November	0.2189	0.2121	0.2146
December	0.2200	0.2171	0.2183