YEARLY HIGH
1.0845 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.0085 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0524 MDL

2026 NAD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NAD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 1.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0760 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0346 to the December average rate of 1.0574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0845 was up 6.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,422 MDL
2025 Average 4,840 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 5,042 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.84 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0723
1.0312
JanuMarcMayJuly

NAD to MDL 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 1.0488, compared to 1.0632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0539 MDL (High: 1.0754 / Low: 1.0215). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MDL (High: 1.0581 / Low: 1.0565).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0539
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.0689) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1192 (+12.55%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.0689
2025 Avg (July) 0.9497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0593 1.0085 1.0346
February 1.0775 1.0457 1.0592
March 1.0754 1.0215 1.0374
April 1.0523 1.0266 1.0422
May 1.0620 1.0294 1.0543
June 1.0783 1.0482 1.0651
July 1.0845 1.0461 1.0689
August 1.0581 1.0565 1.0574