YEARLY HIGH
4.8389 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.5601 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6562 MXN

2026 SAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 4.8389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 4.5601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2788 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7115 to the December average rate of 4.6303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.8389 was down 14.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.6451, 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 24,195 MXN
2025 Average 25,601 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 22,800 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394.22 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.7615
4.5798
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to MXN 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 4.6609, compared to 4.6422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2269 MXN (High: 4.8389 / Low: 4.6120). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 MXN (High: 4.6320 / Low: 4.6280).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2269
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1166 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 4.7463) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.3971), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6508 (-12.06%).

2026 Avg (March) 4.7463
2025 Avg (March) 5.3971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7960 4.5768 4.7115
February 4.6714 4.5601 4.5949
March 4.8389 4.6120 4.7463
April 4.7657 4.5972 4.6545
May 4.6555 4.6006 4.6250
June 4.6875 4.5811 4.6333
July 4.6777 4.6305 4.6541
August 4.6320 4.6280 4.6303