YEARLY HIGH
0.4150 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3976 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4068 SAR

2026 MAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.4150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.3976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4092 to the December average rate of 0.4073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4150 was down 1.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4192, 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 2,075 SAR
2025 Average 2,010 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,988 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4107
0.4013
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

MAD to SAR 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 0.4068, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0129 SAR (High: 0.4105 / Low: 0.3976). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SAR (High: 0.4116 / Low: 0.4085).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4092) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0355 (+9.49%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4092
2025 Avg (January) 0.3737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4150 0.4058 0.4092
February 0.4116 0.4085 0.4099
March 0.4105 0.3976 0.4021
April 0.4066 0.4001 0.4040
May 0.4108 0.4053 0.4084
June 0.4088 0.4051 0.4073