2018 MDL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2292 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2168 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2233 SAR

2018 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2213 to the December average rate of 0.2185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2292 was up 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2200, 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 1,146 SAR

2017 Average 1,019 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,084 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.10 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2289

0.2175

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 0.2246, compared to 0.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2246

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 SAR (High: 0.2283 / Low: 0.2206). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SAR (High: 0.2292 / Low: 0.2262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2280) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+17.42%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2280

2017 Avg (April) 0.1942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2250	0.2181	0.2213
February	0.2267	0.2225	0.2249
March	0.2279	0.2245	0.2263
April	0.2292	0.2262	0.2280
May	0.2283	0.2206	0.2249
June	0.2239	0.2206	0.2223
July	0.2264	0.2219	0.2244
August	0.2273	0.2232	0.2255
September	0.2251	0.2217	0.2232
October	0.2222	0.2183	0.2205
November	0.2208	0.2176	0.2193
December	0.2215	0.2168	0.2185