2026 AFN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0605 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0567 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0589 SAR

2026 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.0605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0572 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0605 was up 5.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302 SAR

2025 Average 269 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 284 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.95 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0601

0.0570

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

AFN 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 0.0589, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0037 SAR (High: 0.0605 / Low: 0.0568). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0591).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0588) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+12.75%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0588

2025 Avg (April) 0.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0577	0.0567	0.0572
February	0.0605	0.0568	0.0586
March	0.0601	0.0586	0.0595
April	0.0605	0.0573	0.0588
May	0.0599	0.0591	0.0596
June	0.0602	0.0590	0.0598