2026 MAD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.5271 ETB

YEARLY LOW

16.4703 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.0434 ETB

2026 MAD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 17.5271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 16.4703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0568 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9763 to the December average rate of 17.1300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.5271 was up 2.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.0623, 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 87,636 ETB

2025 Average 74,545 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 82,351 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,284.13 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.3813

16.6330

JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to ETB 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 17.0036, compared to 17.1627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0036

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6175 ETB (High: 17.0878 / Low: 16.4703). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0545 ETB (High: 17.1657 / Low: 17.1112).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6175

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.2754 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 17.2130) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.8636), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3494 (+15.81%).

2026 Avg (June) 17.2130

2025 Avg (June) 14.8636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.1981	16.8184	16.9763
February	17.1256	16.8518	16.9708
March	17.0878	16.4703	16.6954
April	17.0371	16.6205	16.8474
May	17.4917	16.9680	17.3190
June	17.5271	16.9157	17.2130
July	17.3200	17.0306	17.1954
August	17.1657	17.1112	17.1300