YEARLY HIGH
2.6960 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.4530 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5568 NOK

2026 SAR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 2.6960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 2.4530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2430 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6524 to the December average rate of 2.5383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.6960 was down 11.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.0571, 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 13,480 NOK
2025 Average 13,850 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 12,265 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,214.89 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6709
2.4483
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to NOK 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 2.5551, compared to 2.5621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1861 NOK (High: 2.6492 / Low: 2.4630). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 NOK (High: 2.5470 / Low: 2.5289).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1861
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

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 0.0989 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.6524) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.0242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3719 (-12.30%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.6524
2025 Avg (January) 3.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6960 2.5432 2.6524
February 2.6153 2.5287 2.5535
March 2.5991 2.5305 2.5728
April 2.6052 2.4779 2.5257
May 2.4783 2.4530 2.4669
June 2.6492 2.4630 2.5592
July 2.6453 2.5477 2.5858
August 2.5470 2.5289 2.5383