YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0273 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0287 MAD

2026 LKR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0303 was down 12.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152 MAD
2025 Average 155 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 136 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.10 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0302
0.0275
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR 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 0.0290, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0013 MAD (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0277). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MAD (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0278).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0299) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-8.77%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0299
2025 Avg (March) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0299 0.0292 0.0296
February 0.0297 0.0293 0.0296
March 0.0303 0.0295 0.0299
April 0.0298 0.0290 0.0294
May 0.0289 0.0277 0.0280
June 0.0280 0.0273 0.0277
July 0.0280 0.0277 0.0279
August 0.0278 0.0278 0.0278