YEARLY HIGH
51.7110 BIF
YEARLY LOW
35.2188 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.7203 BIF

2023 MKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 51.7110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 35.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4922 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1847 to the December average rate of 50.5617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 51.7110 was up 38.43% compared to the 2022 peak of 37.3547, 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 258,555 BIF
2022 Average 174,604 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 176,094 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,460.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

52.2823
34.5643
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 39.5445, compared to 49.8962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.5445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 13.0380 BIF (High: 49.4606 / Low: 36.4227). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8400 BIF (High: 37.4569 / Low: 36.6169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.0380
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0083 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 50.8058) against the same month in 2022 (average: 34.0240), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7818 (+49.32%).

2023 Avg (July) 50.8058
2022 Avg (July) 34.0240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7103 35.2188 36.1847
February 36.7370 35.4597 36.0408
March 36.8626 35.5661 36.0820
April 37.4569 36.6169 37.0431
May 49.4606 36.4227 42.1596
June 50.5168 48.9254 49.7568
July 51.7110 49.8716 50.8058
August 50.7091 49.5716 50.2109
September 49.8580 48.5210 49.2026
October 49.2021 48.3287 48.7332
November 50.7756 48.4716 49.8628
December 51.6190 49.7847 50.5617