YEARLY HIGH
0.5404 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5302 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5330 BBD

2026 SAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.5404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.5302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5333 to the December average rate of 0.5326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5404 was up 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5354, 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 2,702 BBD
2025 Average 2,666 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,651 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.99 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5334
0.5323
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to BBD 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 0.5330, compared to 0.5326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0088 BBD (High: 0.5404 / Low: 0.5316). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.5337 / Low: 0.5332).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.5332) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.5332
2025 Avg (June) 0.5331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5337 0.5332 0.5333
February 0.5345 0.5321 0.5333
March 0.5355 0.5314 0.5329
April 0.5336 0.5327 0.5330
May 0.5343 0.5302 0.5324
June 0.5404 0.5316 0.5332
July 0.5336 0.5318 0.5326