Central Bank RatesSaudi Arabia policy rate in 2005 (8 changes)
Start of year2.50%
End of year4.75%Dec 31, 2005
Net change+225 bp8 hikes, 0 cuts
Average3.625%
Rank by level20 / 37
Changes in 2005
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2005 | 2.50% | 2.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 2.75% | 3.25% | hike +50 bp |
| May 4, 2005 | 3.25% | 3.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Jul 3, 2005 | 3.50% | 3.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Aug 9, 2005 | 3.75% | 4.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Sep 21, 2005 | 4.00% | 4.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Oct 25, 2005 | 4.25% | 4.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Dec 17, 2005 | 4.50% | 4.75% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2005
18%
13.5%
12.75%
12%
9.97%
8.5%
8.37%
8.27%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7%
6.25%
6%
6%
6%
5.75%
5.58%
5.5%
4.75%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
2.4%
2.25%
2.25%
2%
1.5%
1%
Year-end rate over time
4.5%
4.25%
5%
6%
5%
1%
1%
2.25%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2.5%
5.5%
5.2%
4.75%
2.5%
1.75%
2%
2.75%
7%
2005: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.