YEARLY HIGH
7.9069 MKD
YEARLY LOW
7.1236 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5489 MKD

2018 BOB to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 7.9069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 7.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7833 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3035 to the December average rate of 7.8283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.9069 was down 7.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.5377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,534 MKD
2017 Average 39,366 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 35,618 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,916.45 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.9002
7.1563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 7.3595, compared to 7.7382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3512 MKD (High: 7.7185 / Low: 7.3672). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0918 MKD (High: 7.6764 / Low: 7.5846).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3512
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0918

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0853 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 7.8383) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.5528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2854 (+3.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 7.8383
2017 Avg (November) 7.5528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4750 7.1743 7.3035
February 7.3090 7.1236 7.2183
March 7.2761 7.1533 7.2244
April 7.3719 7.1968 7.2627
May 7.7185 7.3672 7.5375
June 7.7050 7.5281 7.6106
July 7.6764 7.5846 7.6318
August 7.8576 7.6177 7.7290
September 7.7046 7.5648 7.6439
October 7.8728 7.6800 7.7581
November 7.9069 7.7648 7.8383
December 7.8934 7.7725 7.8283