YEARLY HIGH
34.3133 BIF
YEARLY LOW
32.7462 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.5111 BIF

2019 MKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 34.3133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 32.7462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5671 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4439 to the December average rate of 33.9171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 34.3133 was down 4.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 35.8357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 171,567 BIF
2018 Average 170,494 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 163,731 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,835.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

33.9911
33.1035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to BIF 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 33.4898, compared to 33.5323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.5323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.1820 BIF (High: 33.9281 / Low: 32.7462). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3294 BIF (High: 33.5186 / Low: 33.1892).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1820
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 33.9171) against the same month in 2018 (average: 33.4088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5084 (+1.52%).

2019 Avg (December) 33.9171
2018 Avg (December) 33.4088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.8762 32.9790 33.4439
February 33.9772 32.8607 33.4240
March 33.8929 32.9942 33.4459
April 33.7291 33.1046 33.4426
May 33.5186 33.1892 33.3643
June 34.2341 33.1632 33.8185
July 34.0388 33.4204 33.7037
August 33.6863 33.1585 33.3740
September 33.5429 32.8007 33.1775
October 33.9281 32.7462 33.3929
November 33.8734 33.4763 33.6286
December 34.3133 33.5301 33.9171