YEARLY HIGH
396.1382 KRW
YEARLY LOW
360.1600 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
379.0329 KRW

2025 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 396.1382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 360.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.9782 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 387.5681 to the December average rate of 390.5566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 396.1382 was up 0.66% compared to the 2024 peak of 393.5601, 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 1,980,691 KRW
2024 Average 1,817,443 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,800,800 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,890.85 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

393.2132
361.3335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KRW 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 379.9893, compared to 378.0765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 379.9893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 378.0765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 18.9785 KRW (High: 396.1382 / Low: 377.1597). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5105 KRW (High: 373.2212 / Low: 367.7107).

April Spread (Volatile) ±18.9785
August Spread (Stable) ±5.5105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.5695 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 383.3343) against the same month in 2024 (average: 365.2463), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0879 (+4.95%).

2025 Avg (April) 383.3343
2024 Avg (April) 365.2463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 392.9366 381.1165 387.5681
February 389.7515 381.2758 385.5551
March 392.6854 384.8614 388.7236
April 396.1382 377.1597 383.3343
May 382.9071 364.1266 370.7647
June 368.6306 360.1600 363.9901
July 371.4813 361.5232 367.6282
August 373.2212 367.7107 370.1600
September 375.9400 367.5449 371.6598
October 383.7452 374.0482 379.5887
November 393.5860 380.9561 388.8655
December 394.5741 382.8425 390.5566