YEARLY HIGH
0.2208 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2057 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2141 SAR

2019 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.2057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2190 to the December average rate of 0.2173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2208 was down 3.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2292, 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 1,104 SAR
2018 Average 1,116 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,029 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2207
0.2057
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 0.2142, compared to 0.2140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0070 SAR (High: 0.2166 / Low: 0.2096). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SAR (High: 0.2080 / Low: 0.2057).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.2195) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-2.42%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.2195
2018 Avg (February) 0.2249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2201 0.2173 0.2190
February 0.2208 0.2182 0.2195
March 0.2202 0.2161 0.2184
April 0.2166 0.2096 0.2125
May 0.2106 0.2057 0.2091
June 0.2080 0.2057 0.2069
July 0.2147 0.2079 0.2119
August 0.2162 0.2101 0.2128
September 0.2137 0.2098 0.2119
October 0.2177 0.2117 0.2148
November 0.2165 0.2139 0.2154
December 0.2188 0.2146 0.2173