2026 XAU to NAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 XAU to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the XAU to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 77441.9370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 15.7757.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77426.1613 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3152 to the December average rate of 68000.0678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 416688.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 77441.9370 was up 392882.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
XAU to NAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25692.2206, compared to 67502.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41809.8312 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 77425.6020 NAD (High: 77441.9370 / Low: 16.3350). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2780 NAD (High: 16.1289 / Low: 15.8508).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4760.9244 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 10963.9682) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.9086), the exchange rate shifted by +10945.0595 (+57883.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5653 | 15.7757 | 16.3152 |
| February | 16.1289 | 15.8508 | 16.0058 |
| March | 17.2095 | 15.8915 | 16.7247 |
| April | 77441.9370 | 16.3350 | 10963.9682 |
| May | 76876.9323 | 72615.4818 | 73950.6171 |
| June | 73358.0797 | 65770.1326 | 69189.6926 |
| July | 68721.4537 | 65526.8500 | 67004.0357 |
| August | 70201.9745 | 66697.1729 | 68000.0678 |