Saudi Riyal Climbs to a New All-Time High

The Saudi Riyal (SAR/IRR) reached a critical new all-time high on September 29, 2026, touching 675,660 Iranian Rial. The session extended a rapid upward sequence, eclipsing the previous record high of 652,730 Iranian Rial set during the preceding trading day.

Event Details

During the September 29 session, the asset opened at 666,040 Iranian Rial and climbed to an intra-day peak of 675,660 Iranian Rial, establishing a new record benchmark for the instrument. The session low dipped to 649,990 Iranian Rial before closing nearly flat at the high end of the range at 675,620 Iranian Rial. This move delivered a single-day return of 3.59% alongside an intra-day range of 3.8%.

Technical Context

The session's progression pushed the 14-day Relative Strength Index to 80.76, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) stood at 50.67. Price action traded well above the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day simple moving averages, with the 20-day moving average situated at 621,563 Iranian Rial and the 50-day moving average at 564,129 Iranian Rial.

Historical Context

Comparison with the immediate historical path shows a sharp acceleration from late August levels. On August 25, 2026, the asset recorded a session close of 533,880 Iranian Rial with a high of 547,030 Iranian Rial. The latest record high represents a continuation of consecutive positive closes spanning the final sessions of September.

Conclusion

The new record high at 675,660 Iranian Rial marks a significant upward extension from previous trading ranges, widening the distance above baseline moving averages and establishing a fresh peak for the instrument.

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