YEARLY HIGH
11.5394 MKD
YEARLY LOW
10.4688 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1429 MKD

2018 GHS to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 11.5394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 10.4688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0706 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1169 to the December average rate of 11.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5394 was down 17.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.9546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,697 MKD
2017 Average 62,136 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 52,344 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,352.89 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4366
10.9509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 11.2278, compared to 11.0579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8242 MKD (High: 11.2930 / Low: 10.4688). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1860 MKD (High: 11.0649 / Low: 10.8789).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8242
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1860

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2618 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 11.3962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0144), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6183 (-12.43%).

2018 Avg (May) 11.3962
2017 Avg (May) 13.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3302 10.9197 11.1169
February 11.3345 10.9044 11.1568
March 11.3715 11.1314 11.2672
April 11.4189 11.1930 11.2956
May 11.5394 11.1865 11.3962
June 11.2583 11.0176 11.1344
July 11.0649 10.8789 10.9914
August 11.3102 10.9576 11.1261
September 11.2930 10.4688 11.0402
October 11.2344 10.7968 11.0553
November 11.3995 10.9788 11.1325
December 11.2914 10.8275 11.0018