YEARLY HIGH
32.3639 MKD
YEARLY LOW
30.8373 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.5065 MKD

2018 BAM to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 32.3639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 30.8373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5266 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4552 to the December average rate of 31.4852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.3639 was up 0.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.0676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,819 MKD
2017 Average 157,441 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 154,186 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,632.84 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.6149
31.3836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 31.4801, compared to 31.5329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0945 MKD (High: 32.3639 / Low: 31.2694). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2563 MKD (High: 31.6146 / Low: 31.3584).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0945
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 31.5437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.4652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0785 (+0.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 31.5437
2017 Avg (November) 31.4652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5974 31.1506 31.4552
February 31.7074 31.2113 31.5047
March 31.6903 31.2557 31.4768
April 31.8393 31.3946 31.5299
May 31.7014 31.3706 31.5111
June 31.6704 30.8373 31.4029
July 32.2382 31.3182 31.5551
August 31.9833 31.2693 31.5257
September 32.3501 31.3258 31.5956
October 32.0217 31.3199 31.4919
November 32.3639 31.2694 31.5437
December 31.6146 31.3584 31.4852