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SAR Currency Converter

Convert Saudi Arabia Riyal to and from 22 major currencies - pegged to USD at 3.6725 since 1997, with live API rates layered on top.

Last reviewed 27 April 2026· Source: CBSaudi Arabia peg · Live data from exchangerate-api.com

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How SAR rates work

Since November 1997 Saudi Arabia Riyal has been pegged to the US Dollar at 3.6725 SAR per USD. Most Saudi currencies follow the same pattern - the Saudi Riyal, Qatari Riyal, Bahraini Dinar and Omani Rial all peg to the dollar. The Kuwaiti Dinar pegs to a basket of currencies and floats slightly.

This converter pulls live rates from a public API; if the API is unreachable it falls back to indicative rates anchored to the SAR-USD peg.

Worked example

SAR 1,000 at the standard peg rate equals USD 272.29. Going the other way, USD 1,000 equals SAR 3,672.50. Bank quotes typically include a 2-3% spread on top of these mid-market figures.

Quick formulas

SAR → currency: amount ÷ (SAR per unit of currency).
Currency → SAR: amount × (SAR per unit of currency).
USD peg: 1 USD = 3.6725 SAR (since 1997).

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAR to USD exchange rate?
Pegged at 3.6725 SAR per USD since November 1997. Live mid-market rates hover within a few hundredths.
Are KSA currencies pegged to the dollar?
Yes - Saudi Riyal, Qatari Riyal, Bahraini Dinar and Omani Rial are all USD-pegged. The Kuwaiti Dinar pegs to a basket.
Where can I get the best SAR rates?
Specialist exchange houses (Al Ansari, LuLu, Saudi Arabia Exchange) usually beat bank rates.
Are these rates suitable for FX trading?
No - these are reference rates for budgeting and remittance, not trading.
Why does the result show "indicative" sometimes?
If the live API is unreachable the calculator falls back to anchor rates - they are close but not real-time.

Reference only. Always confirm the actual rate with your bank or exchange house before sending money.