YEARLY HIGH
53.8085 MKD
YEARLY LOW
2.0413 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9472 MKD

2026 CUP to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 53.8085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.0413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.7672 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.5243 to the December average rate of 2.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 53.8085 was down 10.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 60.2349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269,043 MKD
2025 Average 272,710 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 10,207 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,836.03 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

58.3791
-3.0675
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 34.5893, compared to 2.0947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.4946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 51.4992 MKD (High: 53.5414 / Low: 2.0422). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 MKD (High: 2.0591 / Low: 2.0413).

April Spread (Volatile) ±51.4992
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 43.4461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.4461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 53.2586) against the same month in 2025 (average: 56.9658), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7072 (-6.51%).

2026 Avg (March) 53.2586
2025 Avg (March) 56.9658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.0647 51.2681 52.5243
February 52.3693 51.7808 52.1221
March 53.8085 52.1511 53.2586
April 53.5414 2.0422 45.4991
May 2.0591 2.0413 2.0531
June 2.1076 2.0524 2.0787
July 2.1014 2.0743 2.0947