YEARLY HIGH
0.1505 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1372 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1442 MAD

2026 AFN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.1505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.1372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1399 to the December average rate of 0.1415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1505 was up 3.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 752 MAD
2025 Average 670 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 686 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.40 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1488
0.1391
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to MAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1449, compared to 0.1423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0090 MAD (High: 0.1473 / Low: 0.1383). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MAD (High: 0.1421 / Low: 0.1411).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1480) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+9.18%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1480
2025 Avg (March) 0.1356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1422 0.1372 0.1399
February 0.1473 0.1383 0.1430
March 0.1505 0.1451 0.1480
April 0.1494 0.1430 0.1456
May 0.1471 0.1453 0.1460
June 0.1490 0.1448 0.1466
July 0.1481 0.1401 0.1432
August 0.1421 0.1411 0.1415