2021 MDL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2192 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2073 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2126 SAR

2021 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.2192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.2073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2175 to the December average rate of 0.2116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2192 was down 4.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2284, 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 1,096 SAR

2020 Average 1,089 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,037 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.29 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2184

0.2076

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 0.2129, compared to 0.2123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0063 SAR (High: 0.2145 / Low: 0.2083). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.2131 / Low: 0.2107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2175) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.72%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2175

2020 Avg (January) 0.2159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2192	0.2149	0.2175
February	0.2173	0.2135	0.2154
March	0.2145	0.2083	0.2119
April	0.2121	0.2078	0.2096
May	0.2131	0.2107	0.2120
June	0.2138	0.2078	0.2111
July	0.2105	0.2073	0.2085
August	0.2141	0.2093	0.2122
September	0.2149	0.2121	0.2132
October	0.2173	0.2138	0.2155
November	0.2152	0.2112	0.2130
December	0.2132	0.2104	0.2116