YEARLY HIGH
32.0835 MKD
YEARLY LOW
28.9529 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.6826 MKD

2018 AZN to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 32.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 28.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1306 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8268 to the December average rate of 31.7796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.0835 was down 7.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.8529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160,418 MKD
2017 Average 158,793 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 144,765 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,652.83 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.0246
29.2130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 29.9645, compared to 31.4007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3696 MKD (High: 31.3369 / Low: 29.9672). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3044 MKD (High: 31.0680 / Low: 30.7636).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3696
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 31.7903) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.8671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9232 (+2.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 31.7903
2017 Avg (November) 30.8671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5414 29.1934 29.8268
February 29.9156 28.9529 29.5316
March 29.7194 29.0298 29.4473
April 29.9442 29.2085 29.4799
May 31.3369 29.9672 30.5974
June 31.2805 30.5701 30.9039
July 31.0680 30.7636 30.9464
August 31.8911 30.8899 31.3553
September 31.3040 30.7148 31.0480
October 31.9409 31.1804 31.4844
November 32.0835 31.5378 31.7903
December 32.0399 31.5509 31.7796