2026 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0364 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0162 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0298 SAR

2026 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0202 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0300 to the December average rate of 1.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0364 was down 0.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,182 SAR

2025 Average 5,148 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,081 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.14 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0316

1.0287

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 1.0300, compared to 1.0289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0173 SAR (High: 1.0335 / Low: 1.0162). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 1.0297 / Low: 1.0281).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.0303) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.05%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.0303

2025 Avg (March) 1.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0363	1.0262	1.0300
February	1.0327	1.0277	1.0301
March	1.0364	1.0255	1.0303
April	1.0320	1.0236	1.0291
May	1.0361	1.0269	1.0314
June	1.0335	1.0162	1.0289
July	1.0297	1.0281	1.0289