YEARLY HIGH
71.3129 MKD
YEARLY LOW
67.7203 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.5802 MKD

2018 FKP to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 71.3129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 67.7203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5926 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7473 to the December average rate of 68.5434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 71.3129 was down 3.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.7078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356,565 MKD
2017 Average 351,543 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 338,602 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,962.95 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

70.7494
68.3429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 69.9654, compared to 69.1951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.9654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.1951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.1631 MKD (High: 71.0908 / Low: 68.9277). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9137 MKD (High: 70.2183 / Low: 69.3046).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1631
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2752 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 70.5489) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.6822), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1334 (-2.94%).

2018 Avg (April) 70.5489
2017 Avg (April) 72.6822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.6602 69.1406 69.7473
February 70.2183 69.3046 69.6838
March 70.5327 68.9191 69.7483
April 71.3129 69.8943 70.5489
May 70.7126 69.4318 70.1344
June 70.4988 68.9901 69.9296
July 69.8439 68.8360 69.4157
August 69.2804 67.7696 68.6925
September 69.4224 68.2261 68.9281
October 70.5081 68.7733 69.7723
November 71.0908 68.9277 69.8186
December 69.5620 67.7203 68.5434