YEARLY HIGH
0.3993 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3686 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3792 AUD

2026 SAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.3686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3934 to the December average rate of 0.3761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3993 was down 10.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4473, 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 1,996 AUD
2025 Average 2,068 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,843 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.39 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3956
0.3690
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

SAR to AUD 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 0.3792, 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 0.3792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0209 AUD (High: 0.3993 / Low: 0.3783). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 AUD (High: 0.3743 / Low: 0.3686).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3934) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0347 (-8.10%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3934
2025 Avg (January) 0.4281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3993 0.3783 0.3934
February 0.3856 0.3742 0.3779
March 0.3893 0.3738 0.3802
April 0.3868 0.3709 0.3765
May 0.3743 0.3686 0.3712
June 0.3800 0.3709 0.3761