2026 KES to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0293 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0288 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0290 SAR

2026 KES to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0291 to the December average rate of 0.0290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0293 was down 0.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147 SAR

2025 Average 145 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 144 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.49 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0291

0.0290

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KES 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 0.0290, 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 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0289).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0291) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0291

2025 Avg (January) 0.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0293	0.0290	0.0291
February	0.0292	0.0289	0.0291
March	0.0292	0.0288	0.0290
April	0.0291	0.0288	0.0290
May	0.0292	0.0289	0.0290
June	0.0291	0.0289	0.0290