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MAD to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the MAD/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
2.0726 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
1.2436 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.6469 ZAR

10-Year MAD to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the MAD to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 8, 2025, when the pair was valued at 2.0726. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 26, 2017, dropping to a support floor of 1.2436.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.8289 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.4115 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.7735 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +25.65%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.7845, showing a variance of 0.2732 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.5112.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 MAD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 10,363 ZAR
10-Year Average 8,234 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 6,218 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 4,144.74 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

2.0800
1.1998
201620182020202220242026

MAD to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 1.5112, compared to 1.7845 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.2732 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.5112
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.7845

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 0.4656 ZAR (High: 1.9227 / Low: 1.4572). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.1103 ZAR (High: 1.8431 / Low: 1.7328).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±0.4656
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.1103

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2017 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 0.1412 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.1412

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.4115) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.7735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3620 (+25.65%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.4115
2026 Current Avg 1.7735

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 1.7866
2026-07-28 1.7900
2026-07-27 1.7882
2026-07-26 1.7955
2026-07-25 1.7972
2026-07-24 1.7953
2026-07-23 1.7674
2026-07-22 1.7514
2026-07-21 1.7570
2026-07-20 1.7693
2026-07-19 1.7453
2026-07-18 1.7660
2026-07-17 1.7693
2026-07-16 1.7600
2026-07-15 1.7540
2026-07-14 1.7586
2026-07-13 1.7545
2026-07-12 1.7461
2026-07-11 1.7442
2026-07-10 1.7454
2026-07-09 1.7496
2026-07-08 1.7473
2026-07-07 1.7379
2026-07-06 1.7337
2026-07-05 1.7351
2026-07-04 1.7348
2026-07-03 1.7355
2026-07-02 1.7393
2026-07-01 1.7473
2026-06-30 1.7486
2026-06-29 1.7525

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