2026 SAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1611 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8278 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0579 BOB

2026 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 3.1611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.8278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3333 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8441 to the December average rate of 3.1611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1611 was up 68.92% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8714, 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 15,806 BOB

2025 Average 9,215 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,139 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,666.43 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.2933

1.7071

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to BOB 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 1.8421, compared to 2.7053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.3032 BOB (High: 3.1446 / Low: 1.8414). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 3.1611 / Low: 3.1611).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3032

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 3.1611) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8407), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3205 (+71.74%).

2026 Avg (August) 3.1611

2025 Avg (August) 1.8407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8511	1.8297	1.8441
February	1.8531	1.8366	1.8423
March	1.8500	1.8278	1.8420
April	1.8498	1.8362	1.8415
May	1.8466	1.8319	1.8393
June	1.8664	1.8382	1.8434
July	3.1446	1.8414	2.2494
August	3.1611	3.1611	3.1611