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 | = | 0.2278 € |
| 4.3889859915178 SAR | = | 1 € | |
| 20 SAR | = | 4.5569 € | |
| 50 SAR | = | 11.3922 € | |
| 100 SAR | = | 22.7843 € | |
| 500 SAR | = | 113.9215 € | |
| 1000 SAR | = | 227.8431 € |
| Date | EUR → SAR |
| 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 |
| 13.08.2026 | 4.373 |
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: 21-08-2026
ARS - Argentine Peso: 398.4192
AUD - Australian dollar: 0.3712
BGN - Bulgarian Lev: 0.4516
BRL - Brazilian Real: 1.3712
CAD - Canadian Dollar: 0.3665
CHF - Swiss Franc: 0.2132
CNY - Chinese Yuan Renminbi: 1.7897
CZK - Czech Koruna: 5.4925
DKK - Danish Krone: 1.7033
DZD - Algerian Dinar: 35.3572
EGP - Egyptian Pound: 13.5439
EUR - Euro: 0.2278
GBP - British Pound Sterling: 0.1951
HKD - Hong Kong Dollar: 2.087
HRK - Croatian Kuna: 1.7167
HUF - Hungarian Forint: 82.5709
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah: 4700.5559
ILS - Israeli Shekel: 0.7952
INR - Indian Rupee: 25.4719
JPY - Japanese Yen: 42.3132
KRW - South Korean Won: 368.8864
MAD - Moroccan Dirham: 2.4633
MXN - Mexican Peso: 4.4991
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit: 1.075
NOK - Norwegian Krone: 2.4742
NZD - New Zealand Dollar: 0.4451
PHP - Philippine Peso: 16.4261
PLN - Polish Zloty: 0.9822
RON - Romanian New Leu: 1.197
RUB - Russian Ruble: 22.0138
SAR - Saudi Arabian Riyal: 1
SEK - Swedish Krona: 2.5195
SGD - Singapore Dollar: 0.3379
THB - Thai Baht: 8.6882
TND - Tunisian Dinar: 0.7712
TRY - Turkish Lira: 12.7888
USD - United States dollar: 0.2323
ZAR - South African Rand: 4.2619