YEARLY HIGH
4.5261 SAR
YEARLY LOW
3.7347 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0211 SAR

2026 KYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 4.5261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 3.7347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7914 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7501 to the December average rate of 4.5069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.5261 was up 20.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,630 SAR
2025 Average 18,755 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,673 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,956.99 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.5839
3.6743
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KYD 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 4.0211, 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 4.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.7534 SAR (High: 4.5016 / 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7534
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 4.5081) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7573 (+20.19%).

2026 Avg (May) 4.5081
2025 Avg (May) 3.7508

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 4.5016 3.7483 3.8585
May 4.5261 4.4903 4.5081
June 4.5157 4.4996 4.5069