2017 MOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4735 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4626 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4674 SAR

2017 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.4735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.4626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4695 to the December average rate of 0.4659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4735 was up 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4717, 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 2,368 SAR

2016 Average 2,346 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,313 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.61 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4699

0.4651

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 0.4685, compared to 0.4663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0070 SAR (High: 0.4695 / Low: 0.4626). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SAR (High: 0.4699 / Low: 0.4663).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.4693) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.4693

2016 Avg (March) 0.4694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4724	0.4671	0.4695
February	0.4718	0.4670	0.4692
March	0.4735	0.4674	0.4693
April	0.4699	0.4663	0.4680
May	0.4702	0.4655	0.4679
June	0.4698	0.4657	0.4673
July	0.4714	0.4644	0.4670
August	0.4695	0.4626	0.4661
September	0.4679	0.4632	0.4655
October	0.4679	0.4633	0.4663
November	0.4692	0.4644	0.4667
December	0.4678	0.4642	0.4659