2018 MVR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2452 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2407 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2429 SAR

2018 MVR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.2452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.2407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2435 to the December average rate of 0.2427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2452 was down 7.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,226 SAR

2017 Average 1,215 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,204 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2436

0.2418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2428, compared to 0.2430 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) 0.2428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0045 SAR (High: 0.2452 / Low: 0.2407). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.2435 / Low: 0.2433).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.18%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2420

2017 Avg (May) 0.2424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2435	0.2433	0.2435
February	0.2435	0.2425	0.2430
March	0.2435	0.2425	0.2427
April	0.2435	0.2409	0.2431
May	0.2452	0.2407	0.2420
June	0.2435	0.2418	0.2428
July	0.2436	0.2412	0.2431
August	0.2435	0.2425	0.2430
September	0.2436	0.2426	0.2432
October	0.2436	0.2426	0.2430
November	0.2429	0.2426	0.2428
December	0.2429	0.2425	0.2427