YEARLY HIGH
5.7491 MKD
YEARLY LOW
5.3993 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5558 MKD

2018 MAD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 5.7491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 5.3993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3498 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4555 to the December average rate of 5.6722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7491 was down 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8010, 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 28,745 MKD
2017 Average 28,126 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,996 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,749.01 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.7164
5.4014
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 5.4726, compared to 5.6390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1274 MKD (High: 5.5765 / Low: 5.4491). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 MKD (High: 5.5828 / Low: 5.5542).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1274
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

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 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.6902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1435 (+2.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.6902
2017 Avg (November) 5.5467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5023 5.4139 5.4555
February 5.4528 5.3993 5.4276
March 5.4566 5.4155 5.4362
April 5.4864 5.4278 5.4467
May 5.5769 5.4773 5.5296
June 5.5765 5.4491 5.5398
July 5.5828 5.5542 5.5706
August 5.6696 5.5803 5.6293
September 5.6368 5.5900 5.6194
October 5.6896 5.6266 5.6520
November 5.7491 5.6542 5.6902
December 5.7272 5.6252 5.6722