2026 SAR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

414.9130 KRW

YEARLY LOW

380.6745 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

394.4579 KRW

2026 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 414.9130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 380.6745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2385 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 387.8427 to the December average rate of 384.1649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 414.9130 was up 4.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 396.1382, 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 2,074,565 KRW

2025 Average 1,895,010 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,903,372 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,192.44 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

410.7084

381.7519

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to KRW 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 395.7002, compared to 390.7311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 395.7002

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 390.7311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 29.5125 KRW (High: 414.2298 / Low: 384.7173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3951 KRW (High: 385.3024 / Low: 381.9073).

July Spread (Volatile) ±29.5125

August Spread (Stable) ±3.3951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.1324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 408.2953) against the same month in 2025 (average: 363.9901), the exchange rate shifted by +44.3052 (+12.17%).

2026 Avg (June) 408.2953

2025 Avg (June) 363.9901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	394.3375	381.2265	387.8427
February	392.4564	380.6745	386.0359
March	404.2786	385.5492	397.1571
April	403.1185	390.8493	395.7488
May	401.0124	392.9968	399.1212
June	414.9130	402.6104	408.2953
July	414.2298	384.7173	397.2973
August	385.3024	381.9073	384.1649