2026 EGP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0803 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0687 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0744 SAR

2026 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.0687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0794 to the December average rate of 0.0723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0803 was up 0.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 402 SAR

2025 Average 381 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 343 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.30 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0804

0.0700

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

EGP 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 0.0744, 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 0.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0744

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0094 SAR (High: 0.0782 / Low: 0.0688). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0726 / Low: 0.0717).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0795) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0743), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+7.07%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0795

2025 Avg (February) 0.0743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0801	0.0783	0.0794
February	0.0803	0.0782	0.0795
March	0.0782	0.0688	0.0725
April	0.0725	0.0687	0.0709
May	0.0722	0.0699	0.0716
June	0.0726	0.0717	0.0723