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Official Rate Sheet: Yemeni Rial (YER) / Saudi Riyal (SAR)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 YER = 0.0159 SAR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Yemeni Rial to Saudi Riyal Exchange Rate (YER to SAR)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 YER in SAR?

1 YER = 0.0159 SAR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Yemeni Rial (YER) yields approximately 15.85 Saudi Riyal (SAR) (inverse rate: 1 SAR = 63.0756 YER). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): YER

You Receive (Estimate): SAR

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 YER = 0.0159 SAR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 SAR = 63.0756 YER

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check SAR to YER (Saudi Riyal to Yemeni Rial) Live Converter →

YER to SAR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Yemeni Rial against Saudi Riyal

Period High

0.0160 SAR

Period Low

0.0157 SAR

Volatility / Avg

0.0159 SAR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.0157 SAR

Max: 0.0160 SAR

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.0153 SAR

Max: 0.0164 SAR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (YER & SAR)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Yemeni Rial → Saudi Riyal (YER / SAR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Yemeni Rial (YER)	Saudi Riyal (SAR)
1 YER	0.02 SAR
5 YER	0.08 SAR
10 YER	0.16 SAR
25 YER	0.40 SAR
50 YER	0.79 SAR
100 YER	1.59 SAR
200 YER	3.17 SAR
250 YER	3.96 SAR
500 YER	7.93 SAR
1,000 YER	15.85 SAR
2,500 YER	39.64 SAR
5,000 YER	79.27 SAR
10,000 YER	158.54 SAR

Saudi Riyal → Yemeni Rial (SAR / YER)

Wholesale Benchmark

Saudi Riyal (SAR)	Yemeni Rial (YER)
1 SAR	63.08 YER
5 SAR	315.38 YER
10 SAR	630.76 YER
25 SAR	1,576.89 YER
50 SAR	3,153.78 YER
100 SAR	6,307.56 YER
200 SAR	12,615.11 YER
250 SAR	15,768.89 YER
500 SAR	31,537.78 YER
1,000 SAR	63,075.56 YER
2,500 SAR	157,688.89 YER
5,000 SAR	315,377.79 YER
10,000 SAR	630,755.58 YER

Provider / Channel	YER/SAR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (SAR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0159 SAR	0.00%	79.27 SAR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0153 SAR	~3.50%	76.50 SAR	-2.77 SAR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0143 SAR	~10.00%	71.34 SAR	-7.93 SAR

1 YER to SAR: Yemeni Rial to Saudi Riyal Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 YER to SAR or convert YER to SAR describe the amount of Saudi Riyal received per 1 Yemeni Rial. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 YER = 0.0159 SAR (inverse: 1 SAR = 63.0756 YER), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Yemen ↔ Saudi Arabia)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Central Bank of Yemen and Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of YER/SAR.

YER and SAR Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

How the YER to SAR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Yemen (YER) and Saudi Arabia (SAR) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between YER and SAR:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Central Bank of Yemen and Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Yemen and Saudi Arabia exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (SAR) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Yemeni Rial to Saudi Riyal Conversion

Common questions regarding Yemeni Rial to Saudi Riyal conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 YER in SAR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 YER = 0.0159 SAR), 1,000 Yemeni Rial equals approximately 15.85 Saudi Riyal. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Yemeni Rial?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with YER?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Central Bank of Yemen) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.