2018 MOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4688 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4627 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4647 SAR

2018 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.4688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.4627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4657 to the December average rate of 0.4655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4688 was down 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4735, 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 2,344 SAR

2017 Average 2,337 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,313 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.89 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4659

0.4637

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 0.4646, compared to 0.4647 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) 0.4646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0052 SAR (High: 0.4684 / Low: 0.4632). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.4659 / Low: 0.4649).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4655) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4667), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4655

2017 Avg (November) 0.4667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4684	0.4632	0.4657
February	0.4659	0.4649	0.4654
March	0.4656	0.4635	0.4644
April	0.4657	0.4633	0.4639
May	0.4675	0.4633	0.4640
June	0.4667	0.4631	0.4640
July	0.4643	0.4627	0.4640
August	0.4657	0.4634	0.4641
September	0.4665	0.4634	0.4645
October	0.4666	0.4633	0.4647
November	0.4688	0.4648	0.4655
December	0.4667	0.4634	0.4655