2026 SAR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2040 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.1929 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1986 GBP

2026 SAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.2040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1973 to the December average rate of 0.2008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2040 was down 6.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,020 GBP

2025 Average 1,012 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 964 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.60 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2013

0.1959

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to GBP 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 0.1983, compared to 0.2008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1983

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0064 GBP (High: 0.1993 / Low: 0.1929). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GBP (High: 0.2011 / Low: 0.2006).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.2001) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1965), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.83%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.2001

2025 Avg (June) 0.1965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1993	0.1929	0.1973
February	0.1980	0.1945	0.1964
March	0.2023	0.1984	0.1998
April	0.2020	0.1963	0.1984
May	0.1991	0.1964	0.1977
June	0.2040	0.1977	0.2001
July	0.2011	0.2006	0.2008