YEARLY HIGH
0.5768 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5443 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5644 MAD

2026 LSL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.5768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.5443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5617 to the December average rate of 0.5651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5768 was up 4.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,884 MAD
2025 Average 2,614 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,721 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.62 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5731
0.5568
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL 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 0.5636, compared to 0.5671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0312 MAD (High: 0.5755 / Low: 0.5443). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MAD (High: 0.5656 / Low: 0.5648).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.5690) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0609 (+11.98%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.5690
2025 Avg (July) 0.5082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5740 0.5509 0.5617
February 0.5760 0.5679 0.5718
March 0.5755 0.5443 0.5581
April 0.5670 0.5508 0.5605
May 0.5654 0.5553 0.5622
June 0.5723 0.5601 0.5671
July 0.5768 0.5568 0.5690
August 0.5656 0.5648 0.5651