Saudi Arabia Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Saudi Arabia's exchange rate was 3.75 in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's exchange rate stood at 3.75 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.75 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 123rd globally.
Saudi Arabia's exchange rate has experienced a notable fluctuation over the 66-year period from 1960 to 2025. At its all-time peak in 1970, the exchange rate reached 4.50, a level it would not surpass until 2025 when it reached 3.75, ranking 123 globally. In contrast, the economy experienced a significant decline during the 1980s, with the exchange rate hitting its all-time trough of 3.33 in 1980. This value is marginally higher than that of Israel, which ranked just above Saudi Arabia at 3.77 in 2025. The exchange rate's trajectory in Saudi Arabia has been influenced by various factors, including shifts in global oil prices and regional economic developments. As the global economy continues to evolve, a sustained increase in oil prices or significant advancements in Saudi Arabia's economic diversification efforts could alter the country's exchange rate trajectory, potentially leading to a reevaluation of its position among global economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.75 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.75 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.75 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #123 |
| 2024 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #85 |
| 2023 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #86 |
| 2022 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #84 |
| 2021 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #84 |
| 2020 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #85 |
| 2019 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #85 |
| 2018 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #87 |
| 2017 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #87 |
| 2016 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #86 |
| 2015 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #89 |
| 2014 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #93 |
| 2013 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #93 |
| 2012 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #93 |
| 2011 | 3.75 | +0.00 | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's exchange rate was 3.75 in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's exchange rate peaked at 4.50 in 1960.
The lowest exchange rate in Saudi Arabia was 3.33 in 1980.
Saudi Arabia ranks 123rd globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's exchange rate is projected to reach 3.75 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 3.75. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_exchange-rate,
title = {Saudi Arabia Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}