2026 MAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.2892 AFN

YEARLY LOW

6.6458 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.9365 AFN

2026 MAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 7.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 6.6458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6433 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1493 to the December average rate of 7.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.2892 was down 7.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.8705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,446 AFN

2025 Average 37,326 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 33,229 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,216.68 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.1885

6.7177

JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to AFN 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 6.9065, compared to 7.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4417 AFN (High: 7.2299 / Low: 6.7881). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0489 AFN (High: 7.0864 / Low: 7.0374).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4417

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0489

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2389 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 7.1493) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.2803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1311 (-1.80%).

2026 Avg (January) 7.1493

2025 Avg (January) 7.2803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.2892	7.0342	7.1493
February	7.2299	6.7881	6.9959
March	6.8909	6.6458	6.7569
April	6.9912	6.6934	6.8693
May	6.8842	6.7997	6.8479
June	6.9064	6.7115	6.8197
July	7.1366	6.7516	6.9835
August	7.0864	7.0374	7.0695