YEARLY HIGH
4.1312 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.0685 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1012 MVR

2013 SAR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 4.1312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 4.0685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1125 to the December average rate of 4.1013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.1312 was down 0.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.1665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,656 MVR
2012 Average 19,616 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 20,342 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.76 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.1145
4.0900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MVR 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 4.1021, compared to 4.1003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0626 MVR (High: 4.1311 / Low: 4.0685). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 MVR (High: 4.1174 / Low: 4.1047).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0626
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.1079) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.7546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3533 (+9.41%).

2013 Avg (March) 4.1079
2012 Avg (March) 3.7546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1174 4.1047 4.1125
February 4.1281 4.0915 4.1062
March 4.1312 4.0831 4.1079
April 4.1164 4.0882 4.1013
May 4.1172 4.0747 4.0920
June 4.1311 4.0685 4.0929
July 4.1252 4.0710 4.0972
August 4.1083 4.0869 4.0990
September 4.1163 4.0813 4.0989
October 4.1149 4.0866 4.1042
November 4.1077 4.0904 4.1016
December 4.1114 4.0895 4.1013