YEARLY HIGH
2.2788 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.1346 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2085 SAR

2026 NZD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 2.2788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.1346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1442 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1897 to the December average rate of 2.1955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2788 was down 0.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,394 SAR
2025 Average 10,914 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,673 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 721.02 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2594
2.1828
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

NZD 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 2.2085, 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 2.2085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1302 SAR (High: 2.2788 / Low: 2.1486). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 SAR (High: 2.2698 / Low: 2.2269).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1302
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

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 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.1897) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0783 (+3.71%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.1897
2025 Avg (January) 2.1114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2788 2.1486 2.1897
February 2.2698 2.2269 2.2530
March 2.2316 2.1452 2.1918
April 2.2176 2.1346 2.1892
May 2.2582 2.2086 2.2317
June 2.2408 2.1771 2.1955