SAR → 
MYR Rate as of2026-05-18 SAR to MYR Converter.
1 SAR = 1.18 MYR as of 2026-05-18. Driven by religious tourism and Halal-economy trade rather than diaspora remittance. Approximately 800,000 Malaysians perform Umrah or Hajj in Saudi Arabia annually, with Tabung Haji (the Malaysian pilgrim savings fund) channeling billions of SAR in pilgrimage payments each year. Saudi-Malaysia bilateral trade reached $5B in 2025, with Saudi crude and petrochemicals flowing to Malaysian refiners and Malaysian Halal food and electronics shipped to the Kingdom. SAR is hard-pegged to USD at 3.75 since 1986, while MYR floats under Bank Negara Malaysia. The Malaysian diaspora in Saudi is modest (~20,000) but growing as Vision 2030 attracts Islamic finance and tech talent.
SAR → MYR Converter
| 🇸🇦 SAR | 🇲🇾 MYR |
|---|---|
| SAR 1.00 | MYR 1.18 |
| SAR 10.00 | MYR 11.80 |
| SAR 100.00 | MYR 118.00 |
| SAR 500.00 | MYR 590.00 |
| SAR 1,000.00 | MYR 1,180.00 |
| SAR 5,000.00 | MYR 5,900.00 |
| SAR 10,000.00 | MYR 11,800.00 |
| SAR 50,000.00 | MYR 59,000.00 |
| SAR 100,000.00 | MYR 118,000.00 |
SAR trend over time.
SAR to MYR conversion table.
Common Saudi Riyal amounts converted to Malaysian Ringgit at today's rate of 1 SAR = 1.18 MYR. The reverse holds too: 1 MYR = 0.8475 SAR.
| 1 SAR | 1.18 MYR |
| 5 SAR | 5.9 MYR |
| 10 SAR | 11.8 MYR |
| 25 SAR | 29.5 MYR |
| 50 SAR | 59 MYR |
| 100 SAR | 118 MYR |
| 500 SAR | 590 MYR |
| 1,000 SAR | 1,180 MYR |
| 5,000 SAR | 5,900 MYR |
| 10,000 SAR | 11,800 MYR |
| 1 MYR | 0.8475 SAR |
| 5 MYR | 4.24 SAR |
| 10 MYR | 8.47 SAR |
| 25 MYR | 21.19 SAR |
| 50 MYR | 42.37 SAR |
| 100 MYR | 84.75 SAR |
| 500 MYR | 423.73 SAR |
| 1,000 MYR | 847.46 SAR |
| 5,000 MYR | 4,237 SAR |
| 10,000 MYR | 8,475 SAR |
Why people convert SAR to MYR.
The SAR/MYR corridor is driven mostly by GCC worker remittances and Hajj/Umrah payments. On the Malaysian Ringgit side, demand comes from Malaysia diaspora remittances, palm oil trade, and travel. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, SAR/MYR is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the Saudi Riyal has moved down 2.5% against the Malaysian Ringgit, and over five years it has strengthened about 7.3% (from 1.1 to 1.18). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Malaysian Ringgit you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best SAR → MYR rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large SAR transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
