YEARLY HIGH
0.0211 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0200 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 SAR

2026 LRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0211 was down 0.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 SAR
2025 Average 97 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 100 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0207
0.0202
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LRD 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 0.0205, 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 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0202). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0205).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0206) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+4.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0206
2025 Avg (January) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0211 0.0202 0.0206
February 0.0205 0.0200 0.0202
March 0.0206 0.0204 0.0205
April 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
May 0.0206 0.0204 0.0205
June 0.0206 0.0205 0.0206