Saudi Riyal Sets 90-Day Volatility Low
The Saudi Riyal (SAR/IRR) recorded its lowest volatility level in 90 days during the August 17, 2026 session, registering a volatility metric of 1.03 percent...
The Saudi Riyal (SAR/IRR) recorded its lowest volatility level in 90 days during the August 17, 2026 session, registering a volatility metric of 1.03 percent across a 20-session window. This reading matches the previous record set during the lookback period, demonstrating a sustained contraction in price fluctuations for the currency pair.
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Event Details
During the session on August 17, 2026, the Saudi Riyal traded within a daily range defined by an opening price of 499,610.0 IRR, a session high of 499,690.0 IRR, and a session low of 495,590.0 IRR, before closing at 498,890.0 IRR. The resulting intraday range spanned 0.82 percent, alongside a daily return of -0.11 percent. The 90-day volatility metric held steady at 1.03 percent over the 20-session window, matching its prior record low.
Conclusion
The persistence of the 1.03 percent volatility metric highlights a period of stabilization for the Saudi Riyal following wider price swings earlier in the multi-week observation window. This tight clustering of opening, closing, and intraday boundaries underscores a pronounced compression in daily range extremes compared to preceding sessions.
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