YEARLY HIGH
9.8327 SAR
YEARLY LOW
9.6865 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7527 SAR

2025 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 9.8327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 9.6865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1462 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7489 to the December average rate of 9.7605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 9.8327 was up 0.46% compared to the 2024 peak of 9.7879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,164 SAR
2024 Average 48,740 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 48,433 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 731.10 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

9.7676
9.7372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 9.7470, compared to 9.7584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0772 SAR (High: 9.8327 / Low: 9.7555). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 SAR (High: 9.7624 / Low: 9.7534).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0772
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 9.7651) against the same month in 2024 (average: 9.7488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+0.17%).

2025 Avg (August) 9.7651
2024 Avg (August) 9.7488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7604 9.7393 9.7489
February 9.7463 9.6865 9.7397
March 9.7690 9.7380 9.7451
April 9.7540 9.7427 9.7468
May 9.7594 9.7406 9.7448
June 9.7624 9.7534 9.7569
July 9.7720 9.7526 9.7558
August 9.8327 9.7555 9.7651
September 9.7736 9.7303 9.7560
October 9.7792 9.7497 9.7550
November 9.8226 9.7528 9.7580
December 9.8052 9.7368 9.7605