YEARLY HIGH
1.8714 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8138 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8429 BOB

2025 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.8714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1.8138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8423 to the December average rate of 1.8435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.8714 was up 0.64% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.8596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,357 BOB
2024 Average 9,211 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,069 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.14 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.8453
1.8402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BOB 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 1.8432, compared to 1.8426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0349 BOB (High: 1.8487 / Low: 1.8138). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 BOB (High: 1.8477 / Low: 1.8396).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 1.8447) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.8433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.08%).

2025 Avg (February) 1.8447
2024 Avg (February) 1.8433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8496 1.8332 1.8423
February 1.8714 1.8370 1.8447
March 1.8487 1.8231 1.8422
April 1.8529 1.8374 1.8420
May 1.8487 1.8402 1.8449
June 1.8477 1.8396 1.8431
July 1.8496 1.8363 1.8423
August 1.8487 1.8138 1.8407
September 1.8520 1.8324 1.8425
October 1.8528 1.8379 1.8437
November 1.8500 1.8371 1.8431
December 1.8499 1.8386 1.8435