YEARLY HIGH
5.1549 SAR
YEARLY LOW
4.5614 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9455 SAR

2025 FKP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the FKP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 5.1549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 4.5614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5935 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6338 to the December average rate of 5.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.1549 was up 2.33% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.0373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,774 SAR
2024 Average 23,979 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 22,807 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,967.57 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

5.1341
4.5883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.8675, compared to 5.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.2578 SAR (High: 5.0396 / Low: 4.7819). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0844 SAR (High: 4.9675 / Low: 4.8831).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2578
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0820 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2025: 5.0623) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.8276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2347 (+4.86%).

2025 Avg (July) 5.0623
2024 Avg (July) 4.8276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7028 4.5614 4.6338
February 4.7557 4.6097 4.6995
March 4.8801 4.7156 4.8385
April 5.0396 4.7819 4.9325
May 5.0880 4.9420 5.0120
June 5.1502 5.0334 5.0886
July 5.1549 4.9547 5.0623
August 5.0972 4.9818 5.0495
September 5.1210 5.0013 5.0628
October 5.0576 4.9336 5.0113
November 4.9675 4.8831 4.9293
December 5.0678 4.9573 5.0253