YEARLY HIGH
0.5513 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5344 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5426 SAR

2025 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.5513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.5344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5428 to the December average rate of 0.5424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.5513 was up 0.79% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.5470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,757 SAR
2024 Average 2,714 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,672 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.89 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.5434
0.5419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5425, compared to 0.5427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0104 SAR (High: 0.5513 / Low: 0.5409). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.5436 / Low: 0.5412).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 0.5433) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.5434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2025 Avg (August) 0.5433
2024 Avg (August) 0.5434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5455 0.5406 0.5428
February 0.5444 0.5344 0.5421
March 0.5485 0.5409 0.5428
April 0.5442 0.5397 0.5429
May 0.5434 0.5409 0.5420
June 0.5436 0.5412 0.5426
July 0.5446 0.5406 0.5428
August 0.5513 0.5409 0.5433
September 0.5457 0.5400 0.5427
October 0.5441 0.5397 0.5424
November 0.5443 0.5406 0.5426
December 0.5439 0.5406 0.5424