YEARLY HIGH
40.4079 MKD
YEARLY LOW
37.6791 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.9582 MKD

2018 AUD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 40.4079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 37.6791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7288 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1515 to the December average rate of 38.7399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.4079 was down 9.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.8930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,039 MKD
2017 Average 209,278 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 188,395 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,644.06 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.3621
37.8348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to MKD 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 39.2142, compared to 38.7022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.3893 MKD (High: 40.2240 / Low: 37.8347). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3699 MKD (High: 39.1814 / Low: 38.8115).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.3893
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0655 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 40.1515) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.1538), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0023 (-6.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 40.1515
2017 Avg (January) 43.1538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4079 39.8988 40.1515
February 39.5726 39.0643 39.2461
March 39.3347 38.1390 38.7259
April 38.8176 38.2725 38.5329
May 39.9619 38.1709 39.2170
June 40.2697 38.7228 39.4117
July 39.1814 38.8115 39.0187
August 39.4606 38.1490 39.1110
September 38.3398 37.6977 38.0454
October 38.5131 37.6791 38.0627
November 39.9321 38.7767 39.2356
December 40.2240 37.8347 38.7399