The Saudi riyal is the official currency of Saudi Arabia. The currency code is SAR and identified by the symbol SR. The riyal is subdivided into Halalas 100. The riyal is issued by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA).
Currency Name: Saudi riyal
Local Name: (Arabic: ريال Riyāl)
Official user(s): Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Currency Symbol/Sign: SR or ﷼.
ISO code: SAR
Central bank (Monetary authority): Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Sub-Unit: 1 Riyal=100 halalas
1 Qirsh=5 halalas
Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 riyal
Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 halalas.
Currency Peg:Yes
Black Market for Currency:Yes
Currency Volatility:0.32
Central Bank Rate
The current central bank interest rate is 2.00%.
| Country | Saudi Arabian Riyal | Euro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 SAR | = | 0.2261 € |
| 4.4219157567039 SAR | = | 1 € | |
| 20 SAR | = | 4.5229 € | |
| 50 SAR | = | 11.3073 € | |
| 100 SAR | = | 22.6146 € | |
| 500 SAR | = | 113.0732 € | |
| 1000 SAR | = | 226.1463 € |
| Date | EUR → SAR |
| 23.01.2026 | 4.422 |
| 22.01.2026 | 4.403 |
| 21.01.2026 | 4.391 |
| 20.01.2026 | 4.401 |
| 19.01.2026 | 4.365 |
| 16.01.2026 | 4.35 |
| 15.01.2026 | 4.355 |
The rates are set on the basis of the regular daily concertation procedure between national central banks, which normally takes place at 2.15 p.m. CET. The exchange rates are for reference only and are published daily when TARGET system is open.
All currencies are quoted against the euro (base currency) - The foreign exchange reference rates are published by the European Central Bank: 23-01-2026
ARS - Argentine Peso: 382.3447
AUD - Australian dollar: 0.3872
BGN - Bulgarian Lev: 0.4478
BRL - Brazilian Real: 1.408
CAD - Canadian Dollar: 0.3656
CHF - Swiss Franc: 0.2097
CNY - Chinese Yuan Renminbi: 1.8597
CZK - Czech Koruna: 5.4856
DKK - Danish Krone: 1.6888
DZD - Algerian Dinar: 34.5681
EGP - Egyptian Pound: 12.5734
EUR - Euro: 0.2261
GBP - British Pound Sterling: 0.196
HKD - Hong Kong Dollar: 2.0796
HRK - Croatian Kuna: 1.7047
HUF - Hungarian Forint: 86.3947
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah: 4479.2184
ILS - Israeli Shekel: 0.836
INR - Indian Rupee: 24.5003
JPY - Japanese Yen: 41.7659
KRW - South Korean Won: 388.2211
MAD - Moroccan Dirham: 2.4423
MXN - Mexican Peso: 4.6395
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit: 1.0682
NOK - Norwegian Krone: 2.6125
NZD - New Zealand Dollar: 0.4491
PHP - Philippine Peso: 15.7456
PLN - Polish Zloty: 0.9517
RON - Romanian New Leu: 1.1523
RUB - Russian Ruble: 20.1358
SAR - Saudi Arabian Riyal: 1
SEK - Swedish Krona: 2.3933
SGD - Singapore Dollar: 0.34
THB - Thai Baht: 8.2829
TND - Tunisian Dinar: 0.7761
TRY - Turkish Lira: 11.5628
USD - United States dollar: 0.2306
ZAR - South African Rand: 4.2929