YEARLY HIGH
0.2115 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1919 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1992 SAR

2022 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.1919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2094 to the December average rate of 0.1946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2115 was down 3.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2192, 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 1,057 SAR
2021 Average 1,063 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 960 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2112
0.1925
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 0.2037, compared to 0.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0072 SAR (High: 0.2035 / Low: 0.1963). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 0.1965 / Low: 0.1943).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.2094) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2175), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-3.71%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.2094
2021 Avg (January) 0.2175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2115 0.2079 0.2094
February 0.2105 0.2065 0.2097
March 0.2079 0.2032 0.2044
April 0.2053 0.2016 0.2036
May 0.2035 0.1963 0.1986
June 0.1980 0.1945 0.1963
July 0.1965 0.1943 0.1952
August 0.1961 0.1935 0.1951
September 0.1951 0.1925 0.1940
October 0.1953 0.1924 0.1941
November 0.1969 0.1942 0.1956
December 0.1965 0.1919 0.1946