Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 3.75 in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
3.75
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
141st
of 193 countries
All-time high
3.75
in 2022
All-time low
3.75
in 2007
Years of data
40
1987–2026

Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Saudi Arabia, 1987–2026

012341987200620261987: 3.81988: 3.81989: 3.81990: 3.81991: 3.81992: 3.81993: 3.81994: 3.81995: 3.81996: 3.81997: 3.81998: 3.81999: 3.82000: 3.82001: 3.82002: 3.82003: 3.82004: 3.82005: 3.82006: 3.82007: 3.72008: 3.82009: 3.82010: 3.82011: 3.82012: 3.82013: 3.82014: 3.82015: 3.82016: 3.82017: 3.82018: 3.82019: 3.82020: 3.82021: 3.82022: 3.82023: 3.82024: 3.82025: 3.82026: 3.8

Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Saudi Arabia is 3.75, measured in 2026.

The figure is up 0.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Saudi Arabia peaked at 3.75 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.75, in 2007.

That places Saudi Arabia 141st out of 193 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.75 3.75 3.75 3
1990s 3.75 3.75 3.75 10
2000s 3.75 3.75 3.75 10
2010s 3.75 3.75 3.75 10
2020s 3.75 3.75 3.75 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Saudi Arabia?
Official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Saudi Arabia was 3.75 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
What is the highest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 3.75 in 2022.
What is the lowest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.75 in 2007.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
Saudi Arabia ranks 141st out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
Is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Source
World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
194 places, 7,533 data points, 1987–2026
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Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).