YEARLY HIGH
0.0575 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0478 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0538 SAR

2025 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0514 to the December average rate of 0.0569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0575 was down 0.32% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288 SAR
2024 Average 266 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 239 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.83 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0575
0.0503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0522, compared to 0.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0062 SAR (High: 0.0540 / Low: 0.0478). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0565).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.0569) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+5.14%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.0569
2024 Avg (December) 0.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0540 0.0478 0.0514
February 0.0517 0.0489 0.0509
March 0.0534 0.0510 0.0524
April 0.0528 0.0517 0.0522
May 0.0544 0.0521 0.0531
June 0.0542 0.0529 0.0534
July 0.0547 0.0531 0.0540
August 0.0550 0.0532 0.0543
September 0.0559 0.0536 0.0548
October 0.0574 0.0543 0.0562
November 0.0575 0.0541 0.0565
December 0.0575 0.0565 0.0569