YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0105 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 SAR

2018 MRO to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0106 to the December average rate of 0.0105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0180 was up 69.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0106, 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 90 SAR
2017 Average 52 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 52 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.70 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0105
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 0.0106, compared to 0.0106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0075 SAR (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0105).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+5.81%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0110
2017 Avg (October) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
February 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
March 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
April 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
May 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
June 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
July 0.0105 0.0105 0.0105
August 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
September 0.0105 0.0105 0.0105
October 0.0180 0.0105 0.0110
November 0.0105 0.0105 0.0105
December 0.0105 0.0105 0.0105