2019 MOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4721 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4622 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4648 SAR

2019 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.4721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.4622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4643 to the December average rate of 0.4667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4721 was up 0.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4688, 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 2,360 SAR

2018 Average 2,323 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,311 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.34 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4670

0.4636

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 0.4643, compared to 0.4653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0081 SAR (High: 0.4721 / Low: 0.4640). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.4642 / Low: 0.4634).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, 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 (August 2019: 0.4648) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.16%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.4648

2018 Avg (August) 0.4641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4663	0.4624	0.4643
February	0.4642	0.4634	0.4639
March	0.4650	0.4638	0.4640
April	0.4652	0.4631	0.4641
May	0.4647	0.4632	0.4640
June	0.4674	0.4634	0.4653
July	0.4674	0.4643	0.4660
August	0.4721	0.4640	0.4648
September	0.4689	0.4622	0.4648
October	0.4661	0.4639	0.4645
November	0.4660	0.4646	0.4652
December	0.4684	0.4649	0.4667