YEARLY HIGH
39.2913 BIF
YEARLY LOW
36.2189 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.9150 BIF

2021 MKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 39.2913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 36.2189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0725 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4438 to the December average rate of 36.6591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 39.2913 was up 1.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 38.7636, 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 196,457 BIF
2020 Average 177,395 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 181,094 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,362.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

39.0460
36.4421
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 38.3188, compared to 37.5111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.4693 BIF (High: 38.5630 / Low: 37.0937). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3410 BIF (High: 36.8187 / Low: 36.4777).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4693
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 38.8290) against the same month in 2020 (average: 33.6882), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1408 (+15.26%).

2021 Avg (May) 38.8290
2020 Avg (May) 33.6882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8557 38.0596 38.4438
February 38.5092 37.8573 38.2738
March 38.2862 37.1768 37.7442
April 38.5630 37.0937 37.9282
May 39.2913 38.0865 38.8290
June 39.1925 38.1541 38.6939
July 38.3099 37.8282 38.0515
August 38.3362 37.6118 37.8886
September 38.2997 37.4129 38.0388
October 37.8099 37.2241 37.5230
November 37.5336 36.2189 36.9056
December 36.8187 36.4777 36.6591