YEARLY HIGH
3.7633 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4158 SAR

2026 ZWL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 3.7633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7517 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7501 to the December average rate of 0.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.7633 was up 0.15% 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 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,817 SAR
2025 Average 18,755 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 58 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,758.37 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.1271
-0.3625
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZWL 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 2.4158, 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 2.4158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 3.7432 SAR (High: 3.7548 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0116).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.7432
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3.7530) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.06%).

2026 Avg (March) 3.7530
2025 Avg (March) 3.7506

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 3.7548 0.0116 3.2179
May 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117
June 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117