YEARLY HIGH
31.6468 CDF
YEARLY LOW
19.6848 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8263 CDF

2017 MKD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MKD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 31.6468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 19.6848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9620 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9804 to the December average rate of 30.3528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.6468 was up 56.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.2800, 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 158,234 CDF
2016 Average 86,931 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 98,424 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,809.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.4681
20.0270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to CDF 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 23.6438, compared to 30.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.4908 CDF (High: 31.0322 / Low: 27.5415). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6596 CDF (High: 30.4432 / Low: 29.7835).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.4908
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3294 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 30.5147) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.7798), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7349 (+71.63%).

2017 Avg (August) 30.5147
2016 Avg (August) 17.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.9810 19.6848 20.9804
February 22.5045 21.5409 21.9893
March 23.7435 22.3728 23.0590
April 24.8678 23.3681 23.9512
May 26.0813 24.8348 25.4052
June 27.5415 26.0313 26.4776
July 31.0322 27.5415 29.1157
August 31.6468 29.6329 30.5147
September 30.4432 29.7835 30.1853
October 30.2604 29.5288 29.9162
November 30.5214 29.4211 29.9680
December 31.1177 29.9626 30.3528