2025 SAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 170.6765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 147.3141.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3624 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.9151 to the December average rate of 149.2344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 170.6765 was up 1.16% compared to the 2024 peak of 168.7228, 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 XAF 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 160.1800, compared to 149.9019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2781 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 9.4458 XAF (High: 161.9265 / Low: 152.4807). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8838 XAF (High: 150.9852 / Low: 149.1015).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 6.3104 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 168.9151) against the same month in 2024 (average: 160.3223), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5928 (+5.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 170.6765 | 166.5013 | 168.9151 |
| February | 170.6710 | 166.2537 | 167.9850 |
| March | 168.5198 | 159.8865 | 161.8905 |
| April | 161.9265 | 152.4807 | 155.5801 |
| May | 157.6300 | 153.5613 | 155.0932 |
| June | 154.0034 | 148.3797 | 151.6159 |
| July | 153.0944 | 148.1652 | 149.6492 |
| August | 150.9852 | 149.1015 | 149.9869 |
| September | 150.2654 | 147.3141 | 149.0543 |
| October | 151.2442 | 148.9657 | 150.2156 |
| November | 152.2945 | 150.4005 | 151.2709 |
| December | 150.5786 | 148.2921 | 149.2344 |