YEARLY HIGH
0.4724 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4668 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4695 SAR

2014 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.4724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.4668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4693 to the December average rate of 0.4696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4724 was down 0.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,362 SAR
2013 Average 2,347 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,334 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.03 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4701
0.4691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.4695, compared to 0.4696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0054 SAR (High: 0.4724 / Low: 0.4670). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.4700 / Low: 0.4695).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.4694) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4696), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.03%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.4694
2013 Avg (October) 0.4696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4711 0.4682 0.4693
February 0.4707 0.4677 0.4694
March 0.4699 0.4683 0.4692
April 0.4700 0.4688 0.4694
May 0.4701 0.4690 0.4697
June 0.4702 0.4696 0.4699
July 0.4700 0.4695 0.4697
August 0.4701 0.4686 0.4697
September 0.4705 0.4668 0.4693
October 0.4724 0.4670 0.4694
November 0.4715 0.4686 0.4700
December 0.4714 0.4674 0.4696