YEARLY HIGH
1.0738 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0013 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0337 SAR

2026 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.0738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 1.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0448 to the December average rate of 1.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0738 was up 2.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,476 SAR
2025 Average 20,000 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,026 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,449.88 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0551
1.0119
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

PLN 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 1.0337, 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 1.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0438 SAR (High: 1.0738 / Low: 1.0300). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 SAR (High: 1.0395 / Low: 1.0280).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0448) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1307 (+14.30%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0448
2025 Avg (January) 0.9141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0738 1.0300 1.0448
February 1.0610 1.0453 1.0515
March 1.0391 1.0013 1.0155
April 1.0459 1.0102 1.0315
May 1.0395 1.0280 1.0343
June 1.0334 1.0193 1.0246