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GBP to SAR Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
GBP to SAR is at 90-day highs near 5.1511, 2.8% above its 3-month average of 5.0129, having traded in a relatively stable 7.8% range from 4.7780 to 5.1511
Is the GBP to SAR Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the Saudi riyal is to review how the GBP/SAR rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to SAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/SAR
Change
Period
16 Jun 2025
5.0907
0.8% ▲
2 Week
01 Apr 2025
4.8482
5.9% ▲
3 Month
30 Jun 2024
4.7429
8.2% ▲
1 Year
01 Jul 2020
4.6764
9.7% ▲
5 Year
03 Jul 2015
5.8405
12.1% ▼
10 Year
05 Jul 2005
6.5829
22% ▼
20 Year
GBP/SAR historic rates & change to 30-Jun-2025
GBP to SAR currently at 5.1511, up 2.8% from the 3-month avg. of 5.0129, hitting 90-day highs. While strong GDP growth boosts GBP prospects, a drop in household disposable income raises concerns. The BoE's policy direction will be crucial for future movements
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GBP to SAR Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Saudi riyal across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to SAR?
The best GBP to SAR exchange rate is 5.1268 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 5.1500.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Sterling to Riyal comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-SAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-SAR rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
GBP to SAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to SAR exchange rate is Wise at 5.1268, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 5.1500.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.