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    GBP to SAR 2025 Forecasts

    Analysis of recent sterling → riyal forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest British pound to Saudi riyal performance and trends.

     

    Forecasts for GBP to SAR

     

    The GBP to SAR exchange rate forecasts indicate a complex interplay of factors currently influencing the market. Recent announcements regarding a 10% tariff on UK imports by the U.S. have raised concerns and led to profit-taking in the British pound (GBP), which ended the week lower against most major currencies. Analysts note that while the pound experienced gains driven by economic data, the recent tariff implications contribute to a cautious sentiment ahead of a pivotal UK-EU summit focused on establishing a new security and defense pact, alongside discussions on trading relationships.

    The tariff, part of President Donald Trump's trade measures, highlights ongoing tensions in international trade that may affect the GBP's stability. Experts suggest that the unpredictability surrounding these tariffs and broader trade negotiations could continue to undermine investor confidence in the pound, especially given the historical sensitivity of GBP to political events and economic performance.

    Currently, the GBP to SAR exchange rate is sitting at 7-day highs near 4.9907, approximately 2.1% above its three-month average of 4.8858. This represents relatively stronger performance within a stable trading range of 4.7156 to 5.0427 over the past three months. Forecasters indicate that the consistently high levels may be buoyed by the riyal's fixed peg to the US dollar, which maintains its stability in times of global economic uncertainty.

    Market analysts emphasize that future movements in the GBP will hinge on several key factors, including the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations, policy decisions from the Bank of England, and general investor sentiment surrounding the UK's post-Brexit economic recovery. As the UK seeks to navigate its new position in global trade, developments regarding foreign investment and domestic economic reforms will likely play a crucial role in shaping the pound's trajectory against the Saudi riyal.

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    GBP to SAR Market Data

    British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

     
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    GBP to SAR is at 7-day highs near 4.9907, 2.1% above its 3-month average of 4.8858, having traded in a relatively stable 6.9% range from 4.7156 to 5.0427
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    Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

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    DateGBP/SARChangePeriod
    05 May 2025
    4.9844
    0.1% 2 Week
    18 Feb 2025
    4.7345
    5.3% 3 Month
    19 May 2024
    4.7652
    4.7% 1 Year
    20 May 2020
    4.5977
    8.5% 5 Year
    22 May 2015
    5.8099
    14.2% 10 Year
    24 May 2005
    6.8648
    27.3% 20 Year
    GBP/SAR historic rates & change to 19-May-2025
     

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