YEARLY HIGH
0.4077 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3709 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3928 SAR

2026 NOK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.4077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.3709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3772 to the December average rate of 0.3980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4077 was up 6.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,038 SAR
2025 Average 1,808 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,855 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.71 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4082
0.3743
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

NOK 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 0.3928, 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 0.3928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0223 SAR (High: 0.3932 / Low: 0.3709). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SAR (High: 0.4077 / Low: 0.4035).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.4054) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0412 (+11.31%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.4054
2025 Avg (May) 0.3642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3932 0.3709 0.3772
February 0.3955 0.3824 0.3916
March 0.3952 0.3848 0.3887
April 0.4036 0.3838 0.3960
May 0.4077 0.4035 0.4054
June 0.4060 0.3941 0.3980