Saudi riyal to US dollar (SAR to USD)
1 Saudi riyal = 0.26667 US dollars on 19 Oct 2026 (daily reference rate). Over the past month it has moved −0.98% and over the past year 0.00%.
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Rate used: 1 SAR = 0.26667 USD, daily reference rate for 19 Oct 2026. This is a mid-market rate, not a quote from a bank or exchange.
SAR to USD chart
Saudi riyal to US dollar conversion table
| SAR | USD |
|---|---|
| 10 SAR | 2.67 USD |
| 50 SAR | 13.33 USD |
| 100 SAR | 26.67 USD |
| 500 SAR | 133.33 USD |
| 1,000 SAR | 266.67 USD |
| 5,000 SAR | 1,333.33 USD |
| 10,000 SAR | 2,666.67 USD |
| 50,000 SAR | 13,333.33 USD |
| 100,000 SAR | 26,666.67 USD |
| 500,000 SAR | 133,333.33 USD |
| USD | SAR |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 3.75 SAR |
| 5 USD | 18.75 SAR |
| 10 USD | 37.50 SAR |
| 25 USD | 93.75 SAR |
| 50 USD | 187.50 SAR |
| 100 USD | 375.00 SAR |
| 500 USD | 1,875.00 SAR |
| 1,000 USD | 3,750.00 SAR |
| 5,000 USD | 18,750.00 SAR |
| 10,000 USD | 37,500.00 SAR |
How the rate has moved
| Period | Change in 1 SAR |
|---|---|
| 1 day | 0.00% |
| 1 week | 0.00% |
| 1 month | −0.98% |
| 3 months | 0.00% |
| 1 year | 0.00% |
| Since 2000 | 0.00% |
| 30-day average | 0.26667 USD |
About the SAR/USD rate
This page converts Saudi riyals (SAR) into US dollars (USD). The Saudi riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia and is issued by the Saudi Central Bank. The US dollar is the currency of the United States and is issued by the Federal Reserve.
The rate is the daily mid-market reference rate for 19 Oct 2026, compiled from open public exchange-rate data (history before March 2024 comes from the forex feed behind our forex pages, scaled to join smoothly). It is refreshed once a day, so it is a reference level, not a live quote. Over the last 12 months 1 SAR bought between 0.26395 (18 May 2026) and 0.26930 (18 Sep 2026) US dollars, and the 30-day average is 0.26667. Since 2000, when our history for this pair starts, 1 SAR has moved from 0.26667 to 0.26667 USD, a change of 0.00%.
Saudi riyal: It has been pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 riyals per dollar since 1986. Pegged currencies move in a very narrow range against their anchor, so the rate here changes very little from day to day.
When you exchange money, the rate you get depends on who you use. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services add a margin to the market rate. Treat this page as the reference and ask your provider for its quote before you send or convert money.
Interest rates behind the currencies
| Central bank | Policy rate | Last change |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAR) | 4.50% | 16 Sep 2026 |
| US Federal Reserve System (USD) | 3.88% | 17 Sep 2026 |
A wider gap between two countries' policy rates tends to favour the higher-yielding currency, though inflation, trade and capital flows matter too. All rates: central bank interest rates. Country pages: Saudi Arabia, the United States
Frequently asked questions
What is the SAR to USD rate today?
On 19 Oct 2026 (the latest daily reference rate), 1 Saudi riyal = 0.26667 US dollars. That is 0.00% against the previous close.
How much is 100 Saudi riyals in US dollars?
At the latest rate, 100 SAR = 26.67 USD.
How much is 1 US dollar in Saudi riyals?
At the latest rate, 1 USD = 3.7500 SAR.
Is this the rate my bank or exchange will give me?
No. This is a mid-market reference rate for the day. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services quote their own buy and sell rates, which include a margin, so the rate you get can be a little worse than the one shown here.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. It is a daily reference rate, not a live quote, and the chart shows weekdays only.
Why does the Saudi riyal barely move against the US dollar?
It has been pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 riyals per dollar since 1986. Because of that, this rate stays almost flat and the chart looks like a straight line.
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Educational information, not financial advice. Exchange rates are daily mid-market reference rates and may differ from the rates offered by banks and exchange companies.