2025 SAR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 20.9404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 17.3853.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5551 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4804 to the December average rate of 17.5744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 20.9404 was up 4.35% compared to the 2024 peak of 20.0670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
SAR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.1584, compared to 18.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1206 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 2.4074 AFN (High: 20.9404 / Low: 18.5330). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3129 AFN (High: 17.6982 / Low: 17.3853).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5767 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 19.4804) against the same month in 2024 (average: 19.0752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4052 (+2.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9404 | 18.5330 | 19.4804 |
| February | 20.4550 | 19.3324 | 19.6598 |
| March | 19.6236 | 18.7230 | 19.0831 |
| April | 19.3479 | 18.9462 | 19.1674 |
| May | 19.1986 | 18.3812 | 18.8304 |
| June | 18.9190 | 18.4419 | 18.7293 |
| July | 18.8377 | 18.2742 | 18.5043 |
| August | 18.7950 | 18.1764 | 18.4110 |
| September | 18.6552 | 17.8962 | 18.2536 |
| October | 18.4001 | 17.4224 | 17.7964 |
| November | 18.4918 | 17.4002 | 17.6869 |
| December | 17.6982 | 17.3853 | 17.5744 |