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SAR Market Update
10 Aug 2026 • 00:35 GMT
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) remains relatively stable against the US dollar, trading at around 0.2670. This level is slightly above its 3-month average and has shown limited movement within a narrow 2.7% range from 0.2635 to 0.2706. The currency's stability is supported by the SAR's official peg to the IMF's SDR, effectively fixing it at 1 USD = 3.75 SAR.
Against the euro, the SAR is trading near its 3-month average at 0.2310, with minimal fluctuations. Similarly, the SAR has remained steady versus the British pound at 0.1979, just below its three-month average, and against the Japanese yen at 42.16, slightly below the recent average.
Related to commodity currencies, the SAR has held steady against the Australian dollar and Canadian dollar, near their respective averages. The SAR’s move against the Swiss franc has been modest, trading slightly above its 3-month average at 0.2158.
Overall, the SAR's currency moves have been subdued, reflecting its pegged status and stable economic conditions, despite recent geopolitical and energy market fluctuations.
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