YEARLY HIGH
28.1091 XPF
YEARLY LOW
26.4666 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3866 XPF

2026 SAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 28.1091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 26.4666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6425 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1179 to the December average rate of 27.6369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.1091 was down 9.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 31.0495, 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 140,545 XPF
2025 Average 140,960 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 132,333 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,212.54 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

27.9246
26.8144
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to XPF 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 27.2707, compared to 27.7345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.9607 XPF (High: 27.4273 / Low: 26.4666). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 XPF (High: 27.6706 / Low: 27.6191).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9607
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2898 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 27.6450) against the same month in 2025 (average: 27.5820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0631 (+0.23%).

2026 Avg (June) 27.6450
2025 Avg (June) 27.5820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4273 26.4666 27.1179
February 27.0293 26.7286 26.9069
March 27.7558 27.1719 27.4993
April 27.6165 26.9417 27.2095
May 27.4172 27.1233 27.2454
June 28.1091 27.2898 27.6450
July 27.9982 27.7173 27.8321
August 27.6706 27.6191 27.6369