YEARLY HIGH
76.9865 MKD
YEARLY LOW
69.3577 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.5109 MKD

2018 JOD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 76.9865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 69.3577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6288 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.1408 to the December average rate of 76.2322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.9865 was down 7.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.4192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 384,933 MKD
2017 Average 385,061 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 346,789 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,143.90 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

76.8793
69.7184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 71.6855, compared to 75.3363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.6855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.3363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.2867 MKD (High: 75.1949 / Low: 71.9082). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7304 MKD (High: 74.5497 / Low: 73.8193).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2867
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7304

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8256 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 76.2826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 73.9526), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3300 (+3.15%).

2018 Avg (November) 76.2826
2017 Avg (November) 73.9526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.6967 69.8690 71.1408
February 71.2340 69.3577 70.3152
March 70.9047 69.6295 70.3983
April 71.8454 70.0092 70.7241
May 75.1949 71.9082 73.4214
June 75.0596 73.2552 74.1130
July 74.5497 73.8193 74.2543
August 76.5248 74.1223 75.2288
September 75.1160 73.6402 74.4749
October 76.6444 74.8194 75.5454
November 76.9865 75.6771 76.2826
December 76.8817 75.6978 76.2322