2026 SAR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 SAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the SAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 371509.3906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 11196.6466.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 360312.7440 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11221.5761 to the December average rate of 366577.5237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3166.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 371509.3906 was up 3197.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 11267.9796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
SAR to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 239406.0439, compared to 366577.5237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 127171.4798 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 340980.1080 IRR (High: 352249.1150 / Low: 11269.0070). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.7889 IRR (High: 11229.8509 / Low: 11213.0620).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 366166.8528) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11231.1746), the exchange rate shifted by +354935.6782 (+3160.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11229.8509 | 11213.0620 | 11221.5761 |
| February | 11247.2093 | 11196.6466 | 11222.3793 |
| March | 352249.1150 | 11269.0070 | 339887.4889 |
| April | 352720.7084 | 350413.8081 | 351248.4979 |
| May | 358478.0984 | 350401.8688 | 356689.4685 |
| June | 371509.3906 | 359760.5058 | 366166.8528 |
| July | 366632.3172 | 366522.7301 | 366577.5237 |