YEARLY HIGH
4.8228 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.5619 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7037 MDL

2021 SAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 4.8228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 4.5619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2609 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5979 to the December average rate of 4.7252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.8228 was down 2.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.9590, 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 24,114 MDL
2020 Average 22,970 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 22,810 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,304.44 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.8157
4.5781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MDL 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 4.6975, compared to 4.7099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1402 MDL (High: 4.8018 / Low: 4.6616). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 MDL (High: 4.7472 / Low: 4.6928).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1402
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0835 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 4.7959) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.5189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2771 (+6.13%).

2021 Avg (July) 4.7959
2020 Avg (July) 4.5189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6530 4.5619 4.5979
February 4.6830 4.6020 4.6426
March 4.8018 4.6616 4.7191
April 4.8126 4.7153 4.7708
May 4.7472 4.6928 4.7172
June 4.8126 4.6771 4.7377
July 4.8228 4.7500 4.7959
August 4.7769 4.6705 4.7124
September 4.7138 4.6526 4.6908
October 4.6774 4.6019 4.6409
November 4.7352 4.6470 4.6943
December 4.7520 4.6906 4.7252