YEARLY HIGH
169.6041 KRW
YEARLY LOW
153.2002 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.7693 KRW

2026 MAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 169.6041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 153.2002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4039 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.6873 to the December average rate of 154.0749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 169.6041 was up 4.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 162.2951, 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 848,020 KRW
2025 Average 761,208 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 766,001 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,019.40 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

166.1600
152.9763
JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to KRW 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 160.7620, compared to 156.7912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.7620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.7912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 11.4936 KRW (High: 165.4495 / Low: 153.9558). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7293 KRW (High: 154.9295 / Low: 153.2002).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.4936
August Spread (Stable) ±1.7293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.5538 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 165.0613) against the same month in 2025 (average: 149.5965), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4648 (+10.34%).

2026 Avg (June) 165.0613
2025 Avg (June) 149.5965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.4548 156.9126 158.6873
February 160.3066 156.0268 158.2438
March 161.9205 155.9789 159.6703
April 162.1131 158.2481 159.8921
May 164.1422 159.3006 163.0175
June 169.6041 163.2595 165.0613
July 165.4495 153.9558 159.5075
August 154.9295 153.2002 154.0749