YEARLY HIGH
39.7336 CDF
YEARLY LOW
36.2244 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.2406 CDF

2021 MKD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MKD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 39.7336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 36.2244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5092 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9738 to the December average rate of 36.7115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 39.7336 was up 0.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.3522, 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 198,668 CDF
2020 Average 171,792 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 181,122 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,545.83 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

39.6175
36.4473
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 38.8530, compared to 37.6282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.8530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.5582 CDF (High: 39.3095 / Low: 37.7514). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6091 CDF (High: 38.5622 / Low: 37.9531).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5582
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6091

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 0.6887 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 39.3533) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.6207), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7326 (+24.45%).

2021 Avg (May) 39.3533
2020 Avg (May) 31.6207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.4213 38.5839 38.9738
February 39.2801 38.4313 38.8591
March 38.9286 37.8266 38.3713
April 39.3095 37.7514 38.6221
May 39.7336 38.8770 39.3533
June 39.5448 38.3153 38.9382
July 38.5622 37.9531 38.2495
August 38.4558 37.6864 37.9749
September 38.3165 37.4617 38.0867
October 38.0425 37.1791 37.6339
November 37.8210 36.3843 37.1129
December 36.8645 36.2244 36.7115