YEARLY HIGH
2.7131 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5046 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6385 SAR

2026 AUD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AUD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2.7131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.5046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2085 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5426 to the December average rate of 2.6606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7131 was up 7.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,565 SAR
2025 Average 12,096 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,523 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,042.31 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7092
2.5274
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

AUD 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 2.6385, 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 2.6385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1387 SAR (High: 2.6433 / Low: 2.5046). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 SAR (High: 2.7131 / Low: 2.6713).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1387
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2.6941) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.4143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2798 (+11.59%).

2026 Avg (May) 2.6941
2025 Avg (May) 2.4143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6433 2.5046 2.5426
February 2.6722 2.5936 2.6463
March 2.6750 2.5688 2.6307
April 2.6963 2.5850 2.6565
May 2.7131 2.6713 2.6941
June 2.6965 2.6314 2.6606