2025 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0409 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0204 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0297 SAR

2025 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 1.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 1.0204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0298 to the December average rate of 1.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.0409 was up 0.19% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.0388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,204 SAR

2024 Average 5,150 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,102 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.09 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.0312

1.0284

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.0296, compared to 1.0298 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) 1.0296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0167 SAR (High: 1.0409 / Low: 1.0242). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SAR (High: 1.0316 / Low: 1.0278).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 1.0309) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.0313), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.03%).

2025 Avg (August) 1.0309

2024 Avg (August) 1.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0319	1.0251	1.0298
February	1.0318	1.0232	1.0292
March	1.0316	1.0278	1.0298
April	1.0314	1.0262	1.0295
May	1.0303	1.0263	1.0293
June	1.0310	1.0270	1.0297
July	1.0314	1.0264	1.0298
August	1.0409	1.0242	1.0309
September	1.0321	1.0262	1.0297
October	1.0309	1.0204	1.0286
November	1.0322	1.0271	1.0298
December	1.0345	1.0275	1.0299