YEARLY HIGH
2.9744 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.9024 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9372 SAR

2026 SGD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SGD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 2.9744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 2.9024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0720 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9285 to the December average rate of 2.9220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9744 was up 0.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.9514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,872 SAR
2025 Average 14,357 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,512 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.89 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9641
2.9182
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

SGD to SAR 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 2.9372, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0650 SAR (High: 2.9744 / Low: 2.9095). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 SAR (High: 2.9544 / Low: 2.9293).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0650
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.9285) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.7555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1730 (+6.28%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.9285
2025 Avg (January) 2.7555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9744 2.9095 2.9285
February 2.9719 2.9397 2.9603
March 2.9491 2.9024 2.9306
April 2.9537 2.9156 2.9392
May 2.9544 2.9293 2.9425
June 2.9389 2.9110 2.9220