2026 MAD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4782 LRD

YEARLY LOW

19.2913 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.7305 LRD

2026 MAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 20.4782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 19.2913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1869 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8301 to the December average rate of 19.3583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.4782 was down 8.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.3904, 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 102,391 LRD

2025 Average 103,424 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 96,457 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,934.50 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.3622

19.2670

JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to LRD 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 19.8495, compared to 19.3737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8495

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.9995 LRD (High: 20.4612 / Low: 19.4617). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0487 LRD (High: 19.3900 / Low: 19.3413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9995

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0487

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 0.6423 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 20.2709) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.8495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4214 (+2.12%).

2026 Avg (February) 20.2709

2025 Avg (February) 19.8495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.4612	19.4617	19.8301
February	20.4782	19.9911	20.2709
March	20.0711	19.4172	19.6286
April	19.9656	19.5314	19.8119
May	19.9459	19.8757	19.9136
June	19.9363	19.3550	19.6418
July	19.4829	19.2913	19.3891
August	19.3900	19.3413	19.3583