YEARLY HIGH
1.3700 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3282 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3414 SAR

2025 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 1.3700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 1.3282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3402 to the December average rate of 1.3323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.3700 was up 2.05% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.3424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,850 SAR
2024 Average 6,700 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,641 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.58 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.3558
1.3302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SAR 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 1.3397, compared to 1.3431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was July, with a trading range of 0.0307 SAR (High: 1.3700 / Low: 1.3392). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 1.3400 / Low: 1.3393).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2025: 1.3480) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.3397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+0.62%).

2025 Avg (July) 1.3480
2024 Avg (July) 1.3397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3415 1.3380 1.3402
February 1.3396 1.3386 1.3394
March 1.3399 1.3363 1.3395
April 1.3411 1.3344 1.3399
May 1.3400 1.3393 1.3396
June 1.3406 1.3393 1.3398
July 1.3700 1.3392 1.3480
August 1.3542 1.3489 1.3537
September 1.3540 1.3419 1.3489
October 1.3474 1.3387 1.3424
November 1.3442 1.3282 1.3332
December 1.3330 1.3315 1.3323