YEARLY HIGH
0.0131 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0110 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0122 SAR

2015 MRO to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MRO to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0131 was up 0.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65 SAR
2014 Average 64 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 55 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.28 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0130
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0123, compared to 0.0120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0128).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0126) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.67%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0126
2014 Avg (March) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
February 0.0129 0.0127 0.0129
March 0.0131 0.0119 0.0126
April 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
May 0.0124 0.0118 0.0120
June 0.0121 0.0115 0.0117
July 0.0117 0.0114 0.0115
August 0.0120 0.0114 0.0117
September 0.0128 0.0117 0.0121
October 0.0130 0.0114 0.0125
November 0.0119 0.0110 0.0117
December 0.0127 0.0120 0.0123