YEARLY HIGH
0.2378 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2182 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2291 SAR

2026 SZL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SZL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.2182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2299 to the December average rate of 0.2298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2378 was up 5.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,189 SAR
2025 Average 1,050 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,091 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.02 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2354
0.2235
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

SZL 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 0.2291, 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 0.2291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0177 SAR (High: 0.2359 / Low: 0.2182). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SAR (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.2323).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2299) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0295 (+14.72%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2299
2025 Avg (January) 0.2004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2378 0.2265 0.2299
February 0.2365 0.2323 0.2344
March 0.2359 0.2182 0.2245
April 0.2296 0.2212 0.2265
May 0.2323 0.2251 0.2297
June 0.2314 0.2270 0.2298