YEARLY HIGH
8.3090 MKD
YEARLY LOW
7.6169 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8891 MKD

2018 CNY to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 8.3090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 7.6169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6921 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8552 to the December average rate of 7.8499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.3090 was down 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.5087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 207,724 MKD
2017 Average 201,965 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 190,423 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,301.32 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.2229
7.6642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 7.9864, compared to 7.7919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2680 MKD (High: 8.3090 / Low: 8.0410). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1154 MKD (High: 7.8555 / Low: 7.7401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2680
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1154

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2898 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 8.1763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.0877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0886 (+1.10%).

2018 Avg (May) 8.1763
2017 Avg (May) 8.0877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9124 7.7876 7.8552
February 8.0067 7.7539 7.8896
March 7.9630 7.8414 7.8965
April 8.0499 7.9228 7.9656
May 8.3090 8.0410 8.1763
June 8.2238 7.9690 8.1352
July 7.9655 7.7153 7.8455
August 7.8844 7.7108 7.7974
September 7.7920 7.6169 7.7107
October 7.8030 7.6746 7.7462
November 7.8555 7.7401 7.8013
December 7.9480 7.8005 7.8499