YEARLY HIGH
0.2990 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2864 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2919 XCD

2026 MAD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.2990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.2864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2949 to the December average rate of 0.2902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2990 was down 0.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3019, 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 1,495 XCD
2025 Average 1,448 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,432 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.43 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2960
0.2883
JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD to XCD 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 0.2927, compared to 0.2896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0092 XCD (High: 0.2956 / Low: 0.2864). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XCD (High: 0.2902 / Low: 0.2902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
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 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2949) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+9.56%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2949
2025 Avg (January) 0.2691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2990 0.2924 0.2949
February 0.2966 0.2943 0.2954
March 0.2956 0.2864 0.2895
April 0.2929 0.2880 0.2910
May 0.2945 0.2921 0.2938
June 0.2941 0.2875 0.2913
July 0.2904 0.2877 0.2890
August 0.2902 0.2902 0.2902