2026 XAU to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17582.9177 SAR

YEARLY LOW

3.7347 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

5957.5855 SAR

2026 XAU to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 17582.9177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 3.7347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17579.1830 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7501 to the December average rate of 16271.0946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 433781.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17582.9177 was up 467836.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,914,588 SAR

2025 Average 18,755 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 18,673 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,895,915.07 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18675.2422

-1693.6582

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

XAU 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 5957.5855, 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 5957.5855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5957.5855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 17579.1694 SAR (High: 17582.9177 / Low: 3.7483). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SAR (High: 3.7511 / Low: 3.7477).

April Spread (Volatile) ±17579.1694

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 706.7392 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -706.7392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2485.3314) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7517), the exchange rate shifted by +2481.5797 (+66145.31%).

2026 Avg (April) 2485.3314

2025 Avg (April) 3.7517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.7511	3.7477	3.7501
February	3.7588	3.7419	3.7502
March	3.7633	3.7347	3.7530
April	17582.9177	3.7483	2485.3314
May	17304.1392	16608.4886	16977.8338
June	16960.5952	15435.9275	16271.0946