2026 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3856 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3318 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3675 SAR

2026 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.3856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.3318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0539 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3519 to the December average rate of 1.3686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3856 was up 1.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,928 SAR

2025 Average 6,707 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,659 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.31 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3779

1.3496

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

WST 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 1.3675, 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 1.3675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3675

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0235 SAR (High: 1.3553 / Low: 1.3318). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 1.3683 / Low: 1.3659).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.3756) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+2.69%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.3756

2025 Avg (March) 1.3395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3553	1.3318	1.3519
February	1.3761	1.3549	1.3726
March	1.3856	1.3629	1.3756
April	1.3683	1.3659	1.3673
May	1.3746	1.3641	1.3688
June	1.3708	1.3661	1.3686