YEARLY HIGH
1.3958 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3695 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3884 SAR

2026 XCD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1.3958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.3695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3876 to the December average rate of 1.3887, 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 1.3958 was up 0.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,979 SAR
2025 Average 6,940 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,847 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.70 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3902
1.3874
JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 1.3884, compared to 1.3887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0227 SAR (High: 1.3922 / Low: 1.3695). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 1.3891 / Low: 1.3882).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.3900) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.11%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.3900
2025 Avg (May) 1.3885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3880 1.3867 1.3876
February 1.3908 1.3846 1.3876
March 1.3925 1.3819 1.3887
April 1.3894 1.3869 1.3883
May 1.3958 1.3852 1.3900
June 1.3922 1.3695 1.3880
July 1.3891 1.3882 1.3887