YEARLY HIGH
19.8589 GMD
YEARLY LOW
19.2190 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5559 GMD

2026 SAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 19.8589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 19.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6398 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5950 to the December average rate of 19.7588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.8589 was down 0.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.8651, 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 99,294 GMD
2025 Average 96,216 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 96,095 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,199.20 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.7962
19.3470
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to GMD 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 19.5175, compared to 19.6712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.5729 GMD (High: 19.8589 / Low: 19.2859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 19.7588 / Low: 19.7588).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5729
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 0.1991 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 19.4473) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4355 (+2.29%).

2026 Avg (June) 19.4473
2025 Avg (June) 19.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7355 19.4610 19.5950
February 19.7305 19.3302 19.5340
March 19.7172 19.4127 19.5609
April 19.7257 19.4516 19.5836
May 19.5004 19.2190 19.3844
June 19.8589 19.2859 19.4473
July 19.7868 19.3119 19.5837
August 19.7588 19.7588 19.7588