2026 IMP to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 IMP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the IMP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 5.0917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 3.7347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3571 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7501 to the December average rate of 5.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.0917 was up 35.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
IMP to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2139, 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 4.2139 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.3290 SAR (High: 5.0772 / Low: 3.7483). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SAR (High: 3.7511 / Low: 3.7477).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 5.0570) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7508), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3063 (+34.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7511 | 3.7477 | 3.7501 |
| February | 3.7588 | 3.7419 | 3.7502 |
| March | 3.7633 | 3.7347 | 3.7530 |
| April | 5.0772 | 3.7483 | 3.9405 |
| May | 5.0917 | 5.0223 | 5.0570 |
| June | 5.0579 | 5.0146 | 5.0324 |