2026 SAR to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 SAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the SAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 75.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 73.7956.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3188 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6347 to the December average rate of 73.9329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 75.1144 was down 3.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.1929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
SAR to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 74.3703, compared to 73.9717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3986 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.1106 PKR (High: 75.0986 / Low: 73.9880). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 73.9329 / Low: 73.9329).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2046 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 74.6347) against the same month in 2025 (average: 74.2758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3589 (+0.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.1144 | 74.0850 | 74.6347 |
| February | 75.0260 | 74.3033 | 74.5181 |
| March | 74.7351 | 73.9693 | 74.3953 |
| April | 74.6571 | 74.1498 | 74.3459 |
| May | 74.4044 | 73.8408 | 74.1413 |
| June | 75.0986 | 73.9880 | 74.1862 |
| July | 74.2093 | 73.7956 | 74.0105 |
| August | 73.9329 | 73.9329 | 73.9329 |