YEARLY HIGH
32.8265 CDF
YEARLY LOW
29.5154 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0723 CDF

2018 MKD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 32.8265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 29.5154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3111 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.7251 to the December average rate of 30.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.8265 was up 3.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.6468, 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 164,132 CDF
2017 Average 134,285 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 147,577 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,555.65 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.6297
29.7489
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 31.7145, compared to 30.4301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9360 CDF (High: 32.4105 / Low: 30.4744). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4505 CDF (High: 32.6828 / Low: 32.2323).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9360
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1815 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 32.2896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.9893), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3004 (+46.84%).

2018 Avg (February) 32.2896
2017 Avg (February) 21.9893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4105 30.4744 31.7251
February 32.8265 31.7933 32.2896
March 32.6828 32.2323 32.3897
April 32.4702 31.6626 32.1834
May 31.6481 30.2649 31.0019
June 31.0305 30.3100 30.6976
July 31.5852 29.6607 30.7550
August 31.2353 29.9398 30.4742
September 31.3842 30.6388 30.9403
October 30.7826 29.7496 30.3744
November 30.4576 29.5188 29.9890
December 30.4646 29.5154 30.0475