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 | = | 0.2273 € |
| 4.3991365606725 SAR | = | 1 € | |
| 20 SAR | = | 4.5463 € | |
| 50 SAR | = | 11.3659 € | |
| 100 SAR | = | 22.7317 € | |
| 500 SAR | = | 113.6587 € | |
| 1000 SAR | = | 227.3173 € |
| Date | EUR → SAR |
| 23.01.2026 | 4.399 |
| 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: 381.1474
AUD - Australian dollar: 0.39
BGN - Bulgarian Lev: 0.4479
BRL - Brazilian Real: 1.4093
CAD - Canadian Dollar: 0.368
CHF - Swiss Franc: 0.2109
CNY - Chinese Yuan Renminbi: 1.8597
CZK - Czech Koruna: 5.5165
DKK - Danish Krone: 1.6979
DZD - Algerian Dinar: 34.6001
EGP - Egyptian Pound: 12.5738
EUR - Euro: 0.2273
GBP - British Pound Sterling: 0.1977
HKD - Hong Kong Dollar: 2.0796
HRK - Croatian Kuna: 1.713
HUF - Hungarian Forint: 86.9561
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah: 4488.7177
ILS - Israeli Shekel: 0.8376
INR - Indian Rupee: 24.4927
JPY - Japanese Yen: 42.2285
KRW - South Korean Won: 391.7121
MAD - Moroccan Dirham: 2.4468
MXN - Mexican Peso: 4.6658
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit: 1.0674
NOK - Norwegian Krone: 2.6324
NZD - New Zealand Dollar: 0.4523
PHP - Philippine Peso: 15.7773
PLN - Polish Zloty: 0.956
RON - Romanian New Leu: 1.1576
RUB - Russian Ruble: 20.2336
SAR - Saudi Arabian Riyal: 1
SEK - Swedish Krona: 2.4092
SGD - Singapore Dollar: 0.3412
THB - Thai Baht: 8.327
TND - Tunisian Dinar: 0.7661
TRY - Turkish Lira: 11.5649
USD - United States dollar: 0.2318
ZAR - South African Rand: 4.3155