YEARLY HIGH
1.8373 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7320 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7718 NAD

2026 MAD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.8373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.7320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7800 to the December average rate of 1.7696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8373 was down 12.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0971, 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 9,186 NAD
2025 Average 9,575 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,660 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.43 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7958
1.7453
JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to NAD 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 1.7746, compared to 1.7635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0991 NAD (High: 1.8373 / Low: 1.7382). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 NAD (High: 1.7706 / Low: 1.7682).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0991
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.7916) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8816), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0900 (-4.79%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.7916
2025 Avg (March) 1.8816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8153 1.7423 1.7800
February 1.7609 1.7320 1.7495
March 1.8373 1.7382 1.7916
April 1.8155 1.7602 1.7838
May 1.8008 1.7688 1.7789
June 1.7852 1.7472 1.7639
July 1.7967 1.7339 1.7575
August 1.7706 1.7682 1.7696