YEARLY HIGH
0.4899 CUP
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 CUP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2269 CUP

2026 MKD to CUP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MKD to CUP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4713 CUP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0190 to the December average rate of 0.4772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2406.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4899 was up 2447.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0192, 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 2,449 CUP
2025 Average 92 CUP
Yearly Trough Low 93 CUP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,356.45 CUP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5339
-0.0281
JanuMarcMayJuly

MKD to CUP 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 0.1852, compared to 0.4772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.4710 CUP (High: 0.4897 / Low: 0.0187). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CUP (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0191).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4710
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.4871) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4688 (+2557.34%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.4871
2025 Avg (May) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0188 0.0190
February 0.0193 0.0191 0.0192
March 0.0192 0.0186 0.0188
April 0.4897 0.0187 0.0861
May 0.4899 0.4856 0.4871
June 0.4872 0.4745 0.4811
July 0.4786 0.4759 0.4772