YEARLY HIGH
12.3609 SAR
YEARLY LOW
12.0594 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2281 SAR

2025 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 12.3609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 12.0594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3015 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1732 to the December average rate of 12.2218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 12.3609 was up 0.37% compared to the 2024 peak of 12.3148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,804 SAR
2024 Average 61,139 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 60,297 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,507.53 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

12.2992
12.1367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12.2004, compared to 12.2557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.1314 SAR (High: 12.2825 / Low: 12.1511). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 SAR (High: 12.2968 / Low: 12.2538).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1314
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 12.2846) against the same month in 2024 (average: 12.2938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-0.07%).

2025 Avg (September) 12.2846
2024 Avg (September) 12.2938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2081 12.1418 12.1732
February 12.1726 12.0594 12.1503
March 12.2825 12.1511 12.1756
April 12.2677 12.1681 12.2260
May 12.2406 12.1909 12.2209
June 12.3093 12.2253 12.2563
July 12.2968 12.2538 12.2783
August 12.3427 12.2684 12.2857
September 12.3609 12.2398 12.2846
October 12.2942 12.2182 12.2440
November 12.2824 12.1989 12.2199
December 12.2912 12.1785 12.2218