2026 QAR to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5910 MAD

YEARLY LOW

2.4842 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5415 MAD

2026 QAR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 2.5910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 2.4842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1068 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5173 to the December average rate of 2.5568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.5910 was down 6.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.7815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,955 MAD

2025 Average 12,827 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 12,421 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 533.89 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5701

2.5076

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to MAD 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 2.5351, compared to 2.5609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5351

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0800 MAD (High: 2.5910 / Low: 2.5110). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MAD (High: 2.5588 / Low: 2.5555).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0800

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.5626) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.6639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1013 (-3.80%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.5626

2025 Avg (March) 2.6639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5380	2.4842	2.5173
February	2.5229	2.5019	2.5129
March	2.5910	2.5110	2.5626
April	2.5767	2.5279	2.5471
May	2.5391	2.5214	2.5253
June	2.5831	2.5177	2.5452
July	2.5741	2.5525	2.5649
August	2.5588	2.5555	2.5568