2026 SAR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 6020.2894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 5906.6820.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.6074 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5941.6230 to the December average rate of 5933.2097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6020.2894 was up 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 5964.3778, 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 STD 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 5938.4423, compared to 5933.2097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2326 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 98.1508 STD (High: 6020.2894 / Low: 5922.1386). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3906 STD (High: 5945.4757 / Low: 5940.0852).
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.9176 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5940.1273) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5939.5669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5604 (+0.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5945.4757 | 5940.0852 | 5941.6230 |
| February | 5954.6659 | 5927.8962 | 5941.5200 |
| March | 5966.2064 | 5920.8142 | 5937.1355 |
| April | 5944.5669 | 5934.2175 | 5938.5147 |
| May | 5952.0982 | 5906.6820 | 5931.7333 |
| June | 6020.2894 | 5922.1386 | 5940.1273 |
| July | 5945.0014 | 5924.5443 | 5933.2097 |