YEARLY HIGH
806.3773 BIF
YEARLY LOW
763.4999 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
792.7311 BIF

2026 SAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 806.3773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 763.4999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.8773 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 789.1978 to the December average rate of 801.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 806.3773 was up 0.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 801.6231, 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 4,031,886 BIF
2025 Average 3,941,943 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,817,500 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,386.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

802.2276
787.8615
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to BIF 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 791.1796, compared to 797.3856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 791.1796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 797.3856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 30.3838 BIF (High: 793.8837 / Low: 763.4999). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 801.0304 / Low: 801.0304).

March Spread (Volatile) ±30.3838
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 794.7906) against the same month in 2025 (average: 789.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7894 (+0.73%).

2026 Avg (June) 794.7906
2025 Avg (June) 789.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 790.5788 784.1757 789.1978
February 794.4785 788.0233 789.7853
March 793.8837 763.4999 789.0587
April 795.9678 790.2719 792.0896
May 794.8844 788.9078 792.1556
June 806.3773 791.1613 794.7906
July 798.4659 791.3204 793.7407
August 801.0304 801.0304 801.0304