The Sandbox (SAND) → Stellar (XLM)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for SAND → XLM
1 SAND = 0.19841 XLM
1 XLM = 5.0401 SAND
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 17:35
- Orders from
- 2,290.87 SAND ≈ $103.21
- Payout network
- Stellar
- 24 hours
- +5.28%
The direction is holding at 0.19841 XLM per 1 SAND (5.0401 SAND per 1 XLM). Over 24 hours SAND/XLM came in at plus 5.28%. Over the week, minus 2.63%.
The weekly range ran from 0.186199 to 0.21273 XLM, a spread of 14.25%. One order takes from 2,290.87 to 222,000,000 SAND. In dollars that is roughly $103.21.
If the recipient is an exchange, it usually needs a Memo: take it from your account beforehand and the automation will attach it to the transfer. Market capitalisation puts The Sandbox at No. 242 ($132.3 M) and Stellar at No. 20 ($7.96 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of SAND and XLM correlate at 0.39 (they travel apart).
Rate and amounts for SAND → XLM
| SAND | XLM | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | 992.0487 | $225.26 |
| 20,000 | 3,968.19 | $901.06 |
| 50,000 | 9,920.49 | $2,252.65 |
| 200,000 | 39,681.95 | $9,010.59 |
| 500,000 | 99,204.87 | $22,526.47 |
| 2,000,000 | 396,819.49 | $90,105.86 |
| XLM | SAND | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 2,520.04 | $113.54 |
| 2,000 | 10,080.15 | $454.14 |
| 5,000 | 25,200.37 | $1,135.35 |
| 20,000 | 100,801.5 | $4,541.40 |
| 50,000 | 252,003.75 | $11,353.51 |
| 200,000 | 1,008,014.99 | $45,414.03 |
How the SAND → XLM exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 2,290.87 SAND.
- Give a XLM address on Stellar and a contact for the order. Receiving to an exchange? Add the Memo, or the payment will hang on the recipient side.
- Send SAND on The Sandbox, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Stellar to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending SAND
- The address network is Stellar. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- If the recipient asks for a Memo, enter it when you create the order.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 2,290.87 SAND.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the SAND to XLM rate has moved
high 0.21273 XLMlow 0.186199 XLM
Sep 23, 2026 17:36Sep 30, 2026 17:36
high 0.223847 XLMlow 0.185782 XLM
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.266515 XLMlow 0.185782 XLM
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.786815 XLMlow 0.185782 XLM
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +5.28%
- Week
- −2.63%
- Weekly high
- 0.21273 XLM
- Weekly low
- 0.186199 XLM
- Spread
- 14.25%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 17:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The SAND/XLM spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.199998 | 0.187965 | 0.195389 | +5.28% |
| Week | 0.21273 | 0.186199 | 0.201518 | −2.63% |
| Month | 0.223847 | 0.185782 | 0.204193 | −8.4% |
| Quarter | 0.266515 | 0.185782 | 0.232578 | −18.28% |
Figures are in XLM per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily SAND → XLM rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 0.196588 XLM | +5.36% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.186589 XLM | −11.37% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.210534 XLM | +1.49% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.207434 XLM | +0.41% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.206584 XLM | +5.24% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.196303 XLM | −1.63% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.19955 XLM | −0.31% |
Market data: SAND and XLM
The Sandbox SAND- Price
- $0.0450529
- 24 hours
- +3.08%
- Week
- +1.35%
- Market cap
- $132.3 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $24.99 M
- Rank by cap
- #242
- In circulation
- 2.94 B SAND
- All-time high
- $8.40
Stellar XLM- Price
- $0.227417
- 24 hours
- −2.1%
- Week
- +5.55%
- Market cap
- $7.96 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $376.11 M
- Rank by cap
- #20
- In circulation
- 35.02 B XLM
- All-time high
- $0.875563
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 17:27.
The Sandbox and Stellar: how they differ
| The Sandbox (SAND) | Stellar (XLM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | SAND | XLM |
| In circulation | 2.94 B SAND | 35.02 B XLM |
| Market cap | $132.3 M | $7.96 B |
| Rank by cap | #242 | #20 |
| Type | — | coin of its own network |
| Launched | — | 2014 |
| Built by | — | Jed McCaleb, Joyce Kim |
| Consensus | — | Stellar Consensus Protocol |
| Block | — | ~5 sec |
| Supply cap | — | 50 B XLM |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of SAND and XLM over the quarter link at 0.39 (they travel apart).
Why people take the SAND → XLM route
- Quick settlementA block in Stellar closes in about 5 sec, which is why Stellar is taken for transfers more often than for holding.
- Different basketsDaily moves of SAND and XLM over 90 days link at 0.39 (they travel apart) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe XLM → SAND direction is open as well — going back into SAND takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: SAND → XLM
What rate does SAND to XLM run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 17:35 it is 1 SAND = 0.19841 XLM. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.0451217.
What amounts does SAND → XLM accept?
From 2,290.87 to 222,000,000 SAND per order. The floor is roughly $103.21.
Why can I not swap less than 2,290.87 SAND?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 2,290.87 SAND they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending SAND, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping SAND for XLM take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as The Sandbox confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant.
Which network will XLM arrive in?
Stellar arrives in its own Stellar network — a plain XLM address is all you need. Some exchanges and wallets also need a Memo.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the SAND to XLM rate do over the month?
Over the month, minus 8.4%: a low of 0.185782, a high of 0.223847, an average of 0.204193 XLM per 1 SAND.
Can I swap back, XLM for SAND?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 XLM = 5.04 SAND. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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