2026 SBD to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1721 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.1169 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1485 MAD

2026 SBD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.1721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 1.1169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1288 to the December average rate of 1.1525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1721 was down 2.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,861 MAD

2025 Average 5,623 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 5,585 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.99 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1631

1.1257

JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 1.1462, compared to 1.1556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1462

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0366 MAD (High: 1.1721 / Low: 1.1355). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MAD (High: 1.1525 / Low: 1.1525).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.1600) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+0.63%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.1600

2025 Avg (March) 1.1528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1376	1.1169	1.1288
February	1.1415	1.1311	1.1364
March	1.1721	1.1355	1.1600
April	1.1672	1.1478	1.1546
May	1.1504	1.1420	1.1446
June	1.1674	1.1423	1.1526
July	1.1654	1.1528	1.1587
August	1.1525	1.1525	1.1525