YEARLY HIGH
8.1639 MKD
YEARLY LOW
7.7497 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9525 MKD

2019 BOB to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 8.1639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 7.7497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4142 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8124 to the December average rate of 8.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.1639 was up 3.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.9069, 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 40,820 MKD
2018 Average 37,756 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 38,748 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,071.15 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.1080
7.7855
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 7.8873, compared to 8.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.2128 MKD (High: 8.0258 / Low: 7.8129). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0851 MKD (High: 8.0120 / Low: 7.9269).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2128
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0801 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 8.0811) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.6439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4372 (+5.72%).

2019 Avg (September) 8.0811
2018 Avg (September) 7.6439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8785 7.7497 7.8124
February 7.9195 7.7654 7.8516
March 7.9415 7.8189 7.8786
April 8.0036 7.8498 7.9213
May 8.0120 7.9269 7.9699
June 8.0258 7.8129 7.8898
July 7.9821 7.8111 7.9128
August 8.0596 7.9310 8.0031
September 8.1639 8.0314 8.0811
October 8.1605 7.9713 8.0488
November 8.0931 7.9691 8.0531
December 8.0878 7.9434 8.0078