YEARLY HIGH
0.6960 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.5875 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6786 LYD

2026 MAD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.6960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.5875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1084 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6236 to the December average rate of 0.6849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6960 was up 14.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6059, 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 3,480 LYD
2025 Average 2,840 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,938 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 542.22 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6972
0.6170
JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to LYD 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 0.6765, compared to 0.6849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1084 LYD (High: 0.6960 / Low: 0.5875). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LYD (High: 0.6849 / Low: 0.6849).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1084
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6236) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1326 (+27.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6236
2025 Avg (January) 0.4910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6960 0.5875 0.6236
February 0.6926 0.6892 0.6901
March 0.6918 0.6760 0.6828
April 0.6865 0.6798 0.6840
May 0.6919 0.6864 0.6905
June 0.6929 0.6824 0.6880
July 0.6878 0.6824 0.6849
August 0.6849 0.6849 0.6849