2026 OMR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.8110 SAR

YEARLY LOW

9.6180 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7592 SAR

2026 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 9.8110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 9.6180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1930 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7533 to the December average rate of 9.7608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.8110 was down 0.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.8327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,055 SAR

2025 Average 48,764 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,090 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.13 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.7715

9.7516

JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR 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 9.7590, compared to 9.7608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7590

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1674 SAR (High: 9.7854 / Low: 9.6180). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 SAR (High: 9.7639 / Low: 9.7576).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1674

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 9.7699) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.7448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0251 (+0.26%).

2026 Avg (May) 9.7699

2025 Avg (May) 9.7448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7808	9.7265	9.7533
February	9.7999	9.7376	9.7563
March	9.8065	9.7479	9.7636
April	9.7733	9.7136	9.7565
May	9.8110	9.7362	9.7699
June	9.7854	9.6180	9.7543
July	9.7639	9.7576	9.7608