2025 USD to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 USD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the USD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 3.7575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 3.7358.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7525 to the December average rate of 3.7517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.7575 was down 0.03% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.7587, 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 2025.
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 3.7512, compared to 3.7508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0217 SAR (High: 3.7575 / Low: 3.7358). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SAR (High: 3.7519 / Low: 3.7501).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 3.7508) against the same month in 2024 (average: 3.7523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7563 | 3.7464 | 3.7525 |
| February | 3.7510 | 3.7480 | 3.7503 |
| March | 3.7518 | 3.7417 | 3.7506 |
| April | 3.7551 | 3.7363 | 3.7517 |
| May | 3.7519 | 3.7501 | 3.7508 |
| June | 3.7536 | 3.7502 | 3.7514 |
| July | 3.7523 | 3.7499 | 3.7509 |
| August | 3.7532 | 3.7387 | 3.7519 |
| September | 3.7575 | 3.7358 | 3.7508 |
| October | 3.7510 | 3.7487 | 3.7502 |
| November | 3.7513 | 3.7403 | 3.7496 |
| December | 3.7537 | 3.7496 | 3.7517 |