2026 MDL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2249 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2113 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2176 SAR

2026 MDL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.2113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2222 to the December average rate of 0.2128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2249 was down 1.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,124 SAR

2025 Average 1,085 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,056 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.04 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2232

0.2119

JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 0.2184, compared to 0.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0075 SAR (High: 0.2210 / Low: 0.2135). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.2133 / Low: 0.2125).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2222) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+9.87%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2222

2025 Avg (January) 0.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2249	0.2187	0.2222
February	0.2237	0.2189	0.2212
March	0.2193	0.2131	0.2164
April	0.2210	0.2135	0.2174
May	0.2187	0.2161	0.2178
June	0.2181	0.2113	0.2152
July	0.2133	0.2125	0.2128