YEARLY HIGH
1.8659 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.7937 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8225 CNY

2026 SAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.8659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.7937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8591 to the December average rate of 1.8017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8659 was down 4.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,329 CNY
2025 Average 9,580 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 8,969 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.88 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8649
1.7959
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SAR to CNY 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: JanтАУJun) was 1.8288, compared to 1.8034 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.8288
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.8034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0286 CNY (High: 1.8527 / Low: 1.8240). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 CNY (High: 1.8041 / Low: 1.7983).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0286
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0059

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.8591) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9440), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0849 (-4.37%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.8591
2025 Avg (January) 1.9440

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Month High Low Average
January 1.8659 1.8522 1.8591
February 1.8527 1.8240 1.8426
March 1.8427 1.8298 1.8366
April 1.8341 1.8165 1.8226
May 1.8209 1.7937 1.8055
June 1.8291 1.8007 1.8065
July 1.8108 1.8010 1.8051
August 1.8041 1.7983 1.8017