YEARLY HIGH
2.2603 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.1687 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2154 SBD

2025 SAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.2603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.1687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0916 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2477 to the December average rate of 2.1812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.2603 was down 3.08% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.3322, 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 11,302 SBD
2024 Average 11,225 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,844 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 458.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.2578
2.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SBD 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 2.2354, compared to 2.1953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0285 SBD (High: 2.2603 / Low: 2.2319). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 SBD (High: 2.2277 / Low: 2.2226).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 2.2477) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.2454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.10%).

2025 Avg (January) 2.2477
2024 Avg (January) 2.2454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2603 2.2319 2.2477
February 2.2600 2.2457 2.2508
March 2.2512 2.2235 2.2441
April 2.2304 2.2147 2.2210
May 2.2267 2.2199 2.2238
June 2.2277 2.2226 2.2248
July 2.2232 2.1977 2.2149
August 2.2033 2.1880 2.1922
September 2.1946 2.1879 2.1918
October 2.2058 2.1910 2.1961
November 2.2041 2.1928 2.1958
December 2.1935 2.1687 2.1812