YEARLY HIGH
4.1506 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.0926 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1177 MVR

2019 SAR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.1506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 4.0926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1288 to the December average rate of 4.1172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.1506 was down 0.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1544, 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 20,753 MVR
2018 Average 20,585 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 20,463 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.68 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.1308
4.1068
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 4.1201, compared to 4.1153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0407 MVR (High: 4.1333 / Low: 4.0926). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 MVR (High: 4.1209 / Low: 4.1046).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.1288) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+0.53%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.1288
2018 Avg (January) 4.1073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1506 4.1187 4.1288
February 4.1328 4.1051 4.1222
March 4.1352 4.1062 4.1216
April 4.1336 4.0944 4.1145
May 4.1327 4.0933 4.1108
June 4.1356 4.1065 4.1224
July 4.1333 4.0926 4.1184
August 4.1331 4.1030 4.1228
September 4.1209 4.1046 4.1088
October 4.1262 4.0989 4.1104
November 4.1330 4.0929 4.1141
December 4.1228 4.1061 4.1172