Central Bank RatesSaudi Arabia policy rate in 2006 (2 changes)
Start of year4.75%
End of year5.20%Dec 31, 2006
Net change+45 bp2 hikes, 0 cuts
Average5.079%
Rank by level22 / 38
Changes in 2006
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2006 | 4.75% | 5.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 5.00% | 5.20% | hike +20 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2006
17.5%
14%
13.3%
13.25%
11%
9.75%
9%
8.75%
8%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7.25%
7.02%
6.75%
6.25%
6.25%
6.12%
5.81%
5.25%
5.25%
5.2%
5%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
2.5%
2%
0.25%
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%
2006: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.