YEARLY HIGH
8.5005 MKD
YEARLY LOW
7.9260 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2434 MKD

2023 BOB to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 8.5005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 7.9260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5745 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2756 to the December average rate of 8.1511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.5005 was down 8.13% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.2524, 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 42,503 MKD
2022 Average 42,495 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 39,630 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,872.38 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.4715
8.0318
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 8.2504, compared to 8.2365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.3638 MKD (High: 8.4798 / Low: 8.1160). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1399 MKD (High: 8.5005 / Low: 8.3606).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3638
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 8.4349) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.0700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6351 (-7.00%).

2023 Avg (October) 8.4349
2022 Avg (October) 9.0700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4963 8.1570 8.2756
February 8.4302 8.1584 8.3245
March 8.4590 8.1764 8.3397
April 8.2183 8.0110 8.1252
May 8.3464 8.0627 8.2061
June 8.3473 8.1205 8.2311
July 8.2027 7.9260 8.0684
August 8.2614 8.0839 8.1689
September 8.4666 8.2435 8.3435
October 8.5005 8.3606 8.4349
November 8.4798 8.1160 8.2524
December 8.2764 7.9779 8.1511