YEARLY HIGH
0.4730 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4600 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4672 SAR

2025 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.4730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.4600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4680 to the December average rate of 0.4681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.4730 was up 0.41% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4711, 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 2,365 SAR
2024 Average 2,335 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,300 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.05 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.4698
0.4635
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 0.4674, compared to 0.4671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0115 SAR (High: 0.4715 / Low: 0.4600). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.4647 / Low: 0.4638).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 0.4687) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+0.66%).

2025 Avg (March) 0.4687
2024 Avg (March) 0.4656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4701 0.4658 0.4680
February 0.4715 0.4600 0.4677
March 0.4730 0.4672 0.4687
April 0.4716 0.4675 0.4693
May 0.4685 0.4644 0.4665
June 0.4647 0.4638 0.4641
July 0.4649 0.4634 0.4640
August 0.4712 0.4630 0.4658
September 0.4706 0.4659 0.4679
October 0.4700 0.4673 0.4683
November 0.4699 0.4674 0.4683
December 0.4687 0.4674 0.4681