YEARLY HIGH
136.7458 KZT
YEARLY LOW
122.1817 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.9989 KZT

2026 SAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 136.7458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 122.1817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5641 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.3402 to the December average rate of 125.8398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 136.7458 was down 6.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 146.5282, 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 683,729 KZT
2025 Average 694,855 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 610,908 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,820.60 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

136.3613
124.1076
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to KZT 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 130.0676, compared to 125.7927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.0676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.7927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.3568 KZT (High: 133.2427 / Low: 126.8859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6364 KZT (High: 126.4543 / Low: 124.8179).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.3568
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6364

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.6902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 135.3402) against the same month in 2025 (average: 139.8981), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5579 (-3.26%).

2026 Avg (January) 135.3402
2025 Avg (January) 139.8981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.7458 133.2903 135.3402
February 134.8714 130.3468 132.1864
March 133.2427 126.8859 129.8189
April 127.3208 122.1817 125.1287
May 129.2344 123.5442 127.9752
June 131.7487 129.1425 129.9562
July 127.7062 124.4973 125.7457
August 126.4543 124.8179 125.8398