YEARLY HIGH
9.4375 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4666 MAD

2026 ZWL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 9.4375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4090 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1655 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.4375 was down 7.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.1959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,188 MAD
2025 Average 46,728 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 142 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,045.01 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.2656
-0.9021
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL 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 5.9458, compared to 0.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 9.3542 MAD (High: 9.3829 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MAD (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0289).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.3542
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 7.9395 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 9.3350) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.7024), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3674 (-3.79%).

2026 Avg (March) 9.3350
2025 Avg (March) 9.7024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2415 9.0371 9.1655
February 9.1834 9.1102 9.1486
March 9.4375 9.1425 9.3350
April 9.3829 0.0287 7.9681
May 0.0287 0.0285 0.0286
June 0.0292 0.0285 0.0288
July 0.0292 0.0289 0.0290
August 0.0290 0.0289 0.0289