Saudi Riyal Climbs to a New All-Time High
The Saudi Riyal (SAR/IRR) reached a new all-time high in the Iran free market, breaking past previous valuation ceilings to print a record peak of 549,370 ag...
The Saudi Riyal (SAR/IRR) reached a new all-time high in the Iran free market, breaking past previous valuation ceilings to print a record peak of 549,370 against the Iranian Rial. The session combined a sharp daily return of 2.73% with an intraday range of 1.82%, eclipsing the prior peak recorded just days earlier.
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Event Details
During the August 29, 2026 session, the Saudi Riyal opened at 540,530.0 and surged to a high of 549,370.0, surpassing the previous record value of 547,030.0 set on August 25, 2026. The session low dipped to 539,410.0 before settling at a close of 548,740.0. This advance extends a three-day consecutive upward sequence, lifting the exchange rate further above the 20-day simple moving average of 511,377.5.
Technical Context
The session close above the upper Bollinger Band threshold of 546,568.87 accompanies a 14-day Relative Strength Index print of 76.60, highlighting extreme readings during the record advance. Additionally, the Average True Range (ATR) stands at 8,678.92, reflecting heightened volatility accompanying the new high.
Conclusion
The latest session establishes a new benchmark for the Saudi Riyal within the provided market history. By surpassing the 547,030.0 threshold set four sessions prior and closing near the intraday extreme, the rate extends its upward trajectory well above both short-term and long-term moving averages.
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