YEARLY HIGH
2.1060 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0749 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0842 SAR

2026 AWG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AWG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.1060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.0749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0831 to the December average rate of 2.0850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1060 was up 0.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,530 SAR
2025 Average 10,412 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,375 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0868
2.0824
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

AWG 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 2.0842, 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 2.0842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0257 SAR (High: 2.1060 / Low: 2.0803). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SAR (High: 2.0876 / Low: 2.0823).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.0831) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.0831
2025 Avg (January) 2.0831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1060 2.0803 2.0831
February 2.0880 2.0779 2.0828
March 2.0907 2.0749 2.0839
April 2.0904 2.0807 2.0838
May 2.0957 2.0791 2.0864
June 2.0876 2.0823 2.0850