YEARLY HIGH
504.7628 MGA
YEARLY LOW
440.2649 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
461.5473 MGA

2026 MAD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 504.7628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 440.2649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.4979 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 497.9784 to the December average rate of 457.8781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 504.7628 was up 0.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 503.3606, 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 2,523,814 MGA
2025 Average 2,426,286 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,201,325 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322,489.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

503.1491
441.1003
JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to MGA 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 462.8379, compared to 457.6756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 462.8379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 457.6756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 31.5515 MGA (High: 491.1962 / Low: 459.6446). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4588 MGA (High: 458.9205 / Low: 457.4617).

February Spread (Volatile) ±31.5515
August Spread (Stable) ±1.4588

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 30.9203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.9203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 497.9784) against the same month in 2025 (average: 468.5500), the exchange rate shifted by +29.4284 (+6.28%).

2026 Avg (January) 497.9784
2025 Avg (January) 468.5500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 504.7628 491.8821 497.9784
February 491.1962 459.6446 477.1914
March 462.6199 440.2649 446.2710
April 449.7834 443.7217 447.3671
May 457.2457 448.5880 455.2456
June 456.8357 445.8485 452.9740
July 468.1881 452.3071 457.4731
August 458.9205 457.4617 457.8781