2026 CAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7801 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.6128 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7061 SAR

2026 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 2.7801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 2.6128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1673 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7204 to the December average rate of 2.6674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7801 was up 0.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.7641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,901 SAR

2025 Average 13,424 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,064 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.55 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7558

2.6506

JanuMarcMayJuly

CAD 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 2.7203, compared to 2.6634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1059 SAR (High: 2.7187 / Low: 2.6128). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SAR (High: 2.6698 / Low: 2.6645).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1059

August 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 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.7204) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.6054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1150 (+4.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.7204

2025 Avg (January) 2.6054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7801	2.6928	2.7204
February	2.7674	2.7350	2.7470
March	2.7689	2.6942	2.7342
April	2.7525	2.6918	2.7229
May	2.7578	2.7052	2.7265
June	2.7187	2.6128	2.6709
July	2.6789	2.6392	2.6593
August	2.6698	2.6645	2.6674