YEARLY HIGH
1.0231 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0172 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0213 SAR

2025 AED to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the AED to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0216 to the December average rate of 1.0216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.0231 was down 0.02% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,116 SAR
2024 Average 5,108 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,086 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.0217
1.0209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 1.0213, compared to 1.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0059 SAR (High: 1.0231 / Low: 1.0172). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 1.0215 / Low: 1.0210).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 1.0213) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.0216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.03%).

2025 Avg (September) 1.0213
2024 Avg (September) 1.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0227 1.0200 1.0216
February 1.0212 1.0204 1.0210
March 1.0215 1.0187 1.0212
April 1.0224 1.0172 1.0214
May 1.0215 1.0210 1.0212
June 1.0221 1.0211 1.0215
July 1.0216 1.0209 1.0212
August 1.0219 1.0179 1.0215
September 1.0231 1.0172 1.0213
October 1.0214 1.0206 1.0211
November 1.0215 1.0184 1.0210
December 1.0221 1.0210 1.0216