YEARLY HIGH
1.9651 MKD
YEARLY LOW
1.7859 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8850 MKD

2018 ETB to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.9651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.7859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1792 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8389 to the December average rate of 1.9189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9651 was down 25.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,825 MKD
2017 Average 11,475 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 8,930 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 895.81 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9451
1.8020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.8494, compared to 1.9206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0863 MKD (High: 1.9373 / Low: 1.8510). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 MKD (High: 1.9221 / Low: 1.8999).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0863
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.9314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3055 (-13.66%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.9314
2017 Avg (August) 2.2368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8836 1.7988 1.8389
February 1.8348 1.7859 1.8139
March 1.8301 1.7939 1.8156
April 1.8522 1.8105 1.8260
May 1.9373 1.8510 1.8930
June 1.9328 1.8857 1.9088
July 1.9221 1.8999 1.9110
August 1.9651 1.9024 1.9314
September 1.9355 1.8728 1.9063
October 1.9631 1.9032 1.9227
November 1.9566 1.9162 1.9332
December 1.9427 1.8881 1.9189