YEARLY HIGH
1.8788 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8679 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8755 SAR

2025 BBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.8788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 1.8679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8762 to the December average rate of 1.8759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.8788 was down 0.03% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.8794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,394 SAR
2024 Average 9,380 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,340 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.32 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.8764
1.8746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8756, compared to 1.8754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0109 SAR (High: 1.8788 / Low: 1.8679). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 1.8759 / Low: 1.8750).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 1.8754) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.8762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.04%).

2025 Avg (September) 1.8754
2024 Avg (September) 1.8762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8782 1.8732 1.8762
February 1.8755 1.8740 1.8751
March 1.8759 1.8709 1.8753
April 1.8776 1.8681 1.8759
May 1.8759 1.8750 1.8754
June 1.8768 1.8751 1.8757
July 1.8762 1.8749 1.8754
August 1.8766 1.8694 1.8759
September 1.8788 1.8679 1.8754
October 1.8755 1.8744 1.8751
November 1.8757 1.8702 1.8748
December 1.8768 1.8748 1.8759