YEARLY HIGH
5.8010 MKD
YEARLY LOW
5.4813 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6261 MKD

2017 MAD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 5.8010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.4813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3197 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7518 to the December average rate of 5.5175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8010 was down 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,005 MKD
2016 Average 28,382 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 27,406 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,598.66 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.7759
5.4940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 5.7136, compared to 5.5386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0909 MKD (High: 5.6903 / Low: 5.5994). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 MKD (High: 5.5716 / Low: 5.5261).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0909
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0717 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 5.7482) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0791 (+1.39%).

2017 Avg (March) 5.7482
2016 Avg (March) 5.6692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7986 5.7121 5.7518
February 5.7706 5.7169 5.7524
March 5.8010 5.7120 5.7482
April 5.7595 5.6780 5.7342
May 5.7036 5.6264 5.6625
June 5.6903 5.5994 5.6325
July 5.6107 5.5322 5.5757
August 5.5617 5.4997 5.5284
September 5.5489 5.4970 5.5177
October 5.5716 5.5261 5.5456
November 5.5765 5.5040 5.5467
December 5.5459 5.4813 5.5175