YEARLY HIGH
0.5575 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5359 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5470 SAR

2026 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.5575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.5359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5379 to the December average rate of 0.5546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5575 was up 3.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,938 SAR
2025 Average 13,049 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,399 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.13 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5563
0.5362
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

CNY 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 0.5470, 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 0.5470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0085 SAR (High: 0.5482 / Low: 0.5398). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.5553 / Low: 0.5538).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.5539) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+6.65%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.5539
2025 Avg (May) 0.5194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5399 0.5359 0.5379
February 0.5482 0.5398 0.5427
March 0.5465 0.5427 0.5445
April 0.5505 0.5452 0.5487
May 0.5575 0.5492 0.5539
June 0.5553 0.5538 0.5546