2023 USD to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 USD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the USD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.7614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 3.7385.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7562 to the December average rate of 3.7510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7614 was down 0.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.7665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
USD to SAR 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 3.7524, compared to 3.7507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.0145 SAR (High: 3.7614 / Low: 3.7469). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SAR (High: 3.7514 / Low: 3.7494).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.7510) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-0.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7609 | 3.7522 | 3.7562 |
| February | 3.7531 | 3.7477 | 3.7515 |
| March | 3.7571 | 3.7521 | 3.7548 |
| April | 3.7531 | 3.7502 | 3.7511 |
| May | 3.7522 | 3.7498 | 3.7504 |
| June | 3.7514 | 3.7494 | 3.7505 |
| July | 3.7527 | 3.7487 | 3.7508 |
| August | 3.7520 | 3.7467 | 3.7511 |
| September | 3.7511 | 3.7463 | 3.7506 |
| October | 3.7530 | 3.7450 | 3.7508 |
| November | 3.7516 | 3.7385 | 3.7501 |
| December | 3.7614 | 3.7469 | 3.7510 |