2026 MAD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.4272 JMD

YEARLY LOW

16.6324 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.0119 JMD

2026 MAD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 17.4272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 16.6324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7948 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2222 to the December average rate of 16.9474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.4272 was down 2.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.9137, 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 87,136 JMD

2025 Average 85,264 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 83,162 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,973.98 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.2636

16.7663

JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to JMD 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 17.0385, compared to 16.9323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.5225 JMD (High: 17.1549 / Low: 16.6324). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 JMD (High: 16.9524 / Low: 16.9427).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5225

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.2629 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 17.2222) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.6320), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5901 (+10.17%).

2026 Avg (January) 17.2222

2025 Avg (January) 15.6320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4272	17.0749	17.2222
February	17.2756	16.9827	17.0707
March	17.1549	16.6324	16.8077
April	17.1563	16.7746	17.0014
May	17.1518	16.9410	17.1102
June	17.2014	16.7409	17.0186
July	17.0324	16.7533	16.9172
August	16.9524	16.9427	16.9474