YEARLY HIGH
42.7392 JPY
YEARLY LOW
40.6641 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1422 JPY

2026 SAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 42.7392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 40.6641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0751 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7941 to the December average rate of 42.6276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 42.7392 was up 1.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 42.1493, 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 213,696 JPY
2025 Average 199,473 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 203,320 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,375.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

42.7550
41.2267
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

SAR to JPY 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 42.1422, 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 42.1422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.7864 JPY (High: 42.4505 / Low: 40.6641). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2725 JPY (High: 42.7392 / Low: 42.4667).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7864
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 42.6276) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.5322), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0954 (+10.63%).

2026 Avg (June) 42.6276
2025 Avg (June) 38.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.4505 40.6641 41.7941
February 41.9899 40.7185 41.3541
March 42.7201 41.8153 42.3113
April 42.7256 42.2722 42.4502
May 42.6103 41.8421 42.3160
June 42.7392 42.4667 42.6276