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 | = | 0.228 € |
| 4.3866994096922 SAR | = | 1 € | |
| 20 SAR | = | 4.5592 € | |
| 50 SAR | = | 11.3981 € | |
| 100 SAR | = | 22.7962 € | |
| 500 SAR | = | 113.9809 € | |
| 1000 SAR | = | 227.9618 € |
| Date | EUR → SAR |
| 24.08.2026 | 4.387 |
| 21.08.2026 | 4.389 |
| 20.08.2026 | 4.385 |
| 19.08.2026 | 4.383 |
| 18.08.2026 | 4.339 |
| 17.08.2026 | 4.342 |
| 14.08.2026 | 4.351 |
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: 24-08-2026
ARS - Argentine Peso: 400.4502
AUD - Australian dollar: 0.3719
BGN - Bulgarian Lev: 0.4511
BRL - Brazilian Real: 1.3678
CAD - Canadian Dollar: 0.3681
CHF - Swiss Franc: 0.2133
CNY - Chinese Yuan Renminbi: 1.7877
CZK - Czech Koruna: 5.4923
DKK - Danish Krone: 1.7042
DZD - Algerian Dinar: 35.3786
EGP - Egyptian Pound: 13.4925
EUR - Euro: 0.228
GBP - British Pound Sterling: 0.195
HKD - Hong Kong Dollar: 2.084
HRK - Croatian Kuna: 1.7176
HUF - Hungarian Forint: 82.6911
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah: 4710.3591
ILS - Israeli Shekel: 0.7982
INR - Indian Rupee: 25.4736
JPY - Japanese Yen: 42.306
KRW - South Korean Won: 367.6569
MAD - Moroccan Dirham: 2.4583
MXN - Mexican Peso: 4.5117
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit: 1.0746
NOK - Norwegian Krone: 2.4748
NZD - New Zealand Dollar: 0.4463
PHP - Philippine Peso: 16.4117
PLN - Polish Zloty: 0.9819
RON - Romanian New Leu: 1.1975
RUB - Russian Ruble: 22.2997
SAR - Saudi Arabian Riyal: 1
SEK - Swedish Krona: 2.5252
SGD - Singapore Dollar: 0.3379
THB - Thai Baht: 8.6965
TND - Tunisian Dinar: 0.7706
TRY - Turkish Lira: 12.7864
USD - United States dollar: 0.2324
ZAR - South African Rand: 4.2605