YEARLY HIGH
1.1030 NOK
YEARLY LOW
1.0039 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0360 NOK

2026 MAD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 1.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0991 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0852 to the December average rate of 1.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1030 was down 4.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1505, 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 5,515 NOK
2025 Average 5,558 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 5,019 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495.39 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0929
0.9998
JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to NOK 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 1.0381, compared to 1.0296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0519 NOK (High: 1.0585 / Low: 1.0066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 NOK (High: 1.0094 / Low: 1.0040).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0852) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0449 (-3.98%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0852
2025 Avg (January) 1.1301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1030 1.0535 1.0852
February 1.0683 1.0369 1.0467
March 1.0478 1.0125 1.0344
April 1.0434 1.0039 1.0204
May 1.0094 1.0040 1.0075
June 1.0585 1.0066 1.0345
July 1.0566 1.0211 1.0382
August 1.0236 1.0169 1.0210