YEARLY HIGH
1.3970 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3024 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3698 SAR

2025 GEL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GEL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.3970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 1.3024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0946 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3210 to the December average rate of 1.3932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.3970 was down 1.85% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.4234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,985 SAR
2024 Average 6,905 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,512 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.98 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.4004
1.3138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.3519, compared to 1.3877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0422 SAR (High: 1.3492 / Low: 1.3070). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SAR (High: 1.3716 / Low: 1.3662).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0422
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1.3932) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.3348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0584 (+4.38%).

2025 Avg (December) 1.3932
2024 Avg (December) 1.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3359 1.3024 1.3210
February 1.3492 1.3070 1.3331
March 1.3543 1.3419 1.3501
April 1.3703 1.3518 1.3637
May 1.3716 1.3662 1.3682
June 1.3796 1.3688 1.3754
July 1.3894 1.3787 1.3838
August 1.3950 1.3863 1.3916
September 1.3948 1.3755 1.3898
October 1.3890 1.3757 1.3816
November 1.3894 1.3783 1.3858
December 1.3970 1.3897 1.3932