SAR to TRY - Saudi Riyal to Turkish Lira Converter

Convert Saudi Riyal to Turkish Lira with real-time exchange rates

1 SAR = ~11.46 TRY (rates vary)

Quick Insight

This currency pair is highly volatile. Always check live rates before transactions.

The SAR-TRY pair carries regional exposure. Fixed mental math is unreliable; live rates reflect policy shifts and oil demand.

Expect rate swings around policy news. Use live converters and hedges for larger transfers.

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Common SAR - TRY Conversions

Forex Market Hours

Sydney

22:00 - 07:00 UTC

Closed

Tokyo

00:00 - 09:00 UTC

Closed

London

08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Closed

New York

13:00 - 22:00 UTC

Active

Most volatile: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT). Best spreads during high liquidity hours.

Upcoming High Impact Events

US Non-Farm Payrolls

First Friday of month

High Impact

USD pairs

ECB Rate Decision

Every 6 weeks

Medium Impact

EUR pairs

TCMB Rate Decision

Monthly, Thursday

High Impact

TRY pairs

Tips & Recommendations

1Avoid airport exchange bureaus - markups can reach 10-15%
2Use ATMs with local bank cards for near mid-market rates
3Pay in local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC)
4Notify your bank before travel to prevent card blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

Key drivers include Saudi monetary policy and USD pegging, Turkish inflation and CBRT actions, oil price changes, bilateral trade balances, and global risk sentiment. All these elements move rates continuously as markets reassess value.

Economic Context

Trading Relationship

Saudi Arabia and Turkey engage in diversified bilateral trade. The SAR/TRY rate influences pricing for energy-related shipments, machinery, and consumer goods, as well as investment flows and remittance corridors between the two economies.

Key Rate Factors

•Saudi Arabian monetary policy and USD peg effects
•Turkish inflation trends and CBRT policy guidance
•Oil price changes and energy demand
•Trade balances and tariff regimes
•Regional risk sentiment impacting risk-on/off flows

Central Banks

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sets monetary policy, regulates banks, and maintains financial stability while managing the Saudi riyal within a broader framework linked to the USD.

Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye

Ankara, Turkey

Manages inflation targeting, monetary policy, and financial stability to support price stability and economic growth.

Exchange rates fluctuate continuously. This converter provides indicative rates for informational purposes. For large transactions, consult with a licensed financial professional.

Rates sourced from European Central Bank reference rates. ECB Reference Rates