YEARLY HIGH
30.3457 MKD
YEARLY LOW
27.4781 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.0993 MKD

2018 AWG to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 30.3457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 27.4781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8676 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1944 to the December average rate of 30.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.3457 was down 7.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.9568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151,729 MKD
2017 Average 152,092 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 137,390 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,338.20 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.2854
27.6342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 28.4440, compared to 29.7545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3443 MKD (High: 29.8467 / Low: 28.5024). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3354 MKD (High: 29.6062 / Low: 29.2708).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3443
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3819 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 30.0645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.3422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7222 (+2.46%).

2018 Avg (November) 30.0645
2017 Avg (November) 29.3422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8352 27.6760 28.1944
February 28.2545 27.4781 27.8551
March 28.1633 27.6881 27.9702
April 28.5203 27.7808 28.0991
May 29.8467 28.5024 29.1290
June 29.7879 29.0758 29.4165
July 29.6062 29.2708 29.4542
August 30.2645 29.3390 29.7797
September 29.7324 29.0511 29.3978
October 30.2023 29.4832 29.7760
November 30.3457 29.8296 30.0645
December 30.3044 29.8335 30.0551