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 | = | 0.2288 € |
| 4.3714775310369 SAR | = | 1 € | |
| 20 SAR | = | 4.5751 € | |
| 50 SAR | = | 11.4378 € | |
| 100 SAR | = | 22.8756 € | |
| 500 SAR | = | 114.3778 € | |
| 1000 SAR | = | 228.7556 € |
| Date | EUR → SAR |
| 28.05.2026 | 4.371 |
| 27.05.2026 | 4.351 |
| 26.05.2026 | 4.348 |
| 25.05.2026 | 4.353 |
| 22.05.2026 | 4.358 |
| 21.05.2026 | 4.352 |
| 20.05.2026 | 4.362 |
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: 28-05-2026
ARS - Argentine Peso: 376.0609
AUD - Australian dollar: 0.372
BGN - Bulgarian Lev: 0.4453
BRL - Brazilian Real: 1.3479
CAD - Canadian Dollar: 0.3678
CHF - Swiss Franc: 0.209
CNY - Chinese Yuan Renminbi: 1.8079
CZK - Czech Koruna: 5.5541
DKK - Danish Krone: 1.7095
DZD - Algerian Dinar: 35.3351
EGP - Egyptian Pound: 13.9247
EUR - Euro: 0.2288
GBP - British Pound Sterling: 0.1983
HKD - Hong Kong Dollar: 2.0892
HRK - Croatian Kuna: 1.7243
HUF - Hungarian Forint: 80.9811
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah: 4751.3754
ILS - Israeli Shekel: 0.7526
INR - Indian Rupee: 25.5335
JPY - Japanese Yen: 42.4452
KRW - South Korean Won: 398.4216
MAD - Moroccan Dirham: 2.4504
MXN - Mexican Peso: 4.6197
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit: 1.0609
NOK - Norwegian Krone: 2.4654
NZD - New Zealand Dollar: 0.4495
PHP - Philippine Peso: 16.3602
PLN - Polish Zloty: 0.9668
RON - Romanian New Leu: 1.2004
RUB - Russian Ruble: 18.8939
SAR - Saudi Arabian Riyal: 1
SEK - Swedish Krona: 2.4661
SGD - Singapore Dollar: 0.3401
THB - Thai Baht: 8.6762
TND - Tunisian Dinar: 0.7797
TRY - Turkish Lira: 12.239
USD - United States dollar: 0.2332
ZAR - South African Rand: 4.3269