2026 MAD to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.7523 ARS

YEARLY LOW

146.2442 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.7998 ARS

2026 MAD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 161.7523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 146.2442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5081 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.1217 to the December average rate of 159.5120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 161.7523 was down 1.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 164.2893, 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 808,761 ARS

2025 Average 668,169 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 731,221 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,540.53 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

160.5756

147.8123

JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to ARS 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 153.3151, compared to 159.2539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.3151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.2539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 9.6265 ARS (High: 159.3093 / Low: 149.6827). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3499 ARS (High: 159.6840 / Low: 159.3342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.6265

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.2492 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 158.1217) against the same month in 2025 (average: 103.6904), the exchange rate shifted by +54.4313 (+52.49%).

2026 Avg (January) 158.1217

2025 Avg (January) 103.6904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	161.7523	154.2231	158.1217
February	159.3093	149.6827	153.8725
March	154.5916	146.6821	149.6975
April	153.0057	146.2442	148.8759
May	153.6889	150.5352	153.1057
June	158.4555	153.8814	156.2174
July	160.4134	157.5743	158.9958
August	159.6840	159.3342	159.5120