YEARLY HIGH
1.0306 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.8867 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9515 EGP

2026 MKD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MKD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 1.0306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.8867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1439 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8992 to the December average rate of 0.9578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0306 was up 7.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9558, 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 5,153 EGP
2025 Average 4,520 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,433 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.67 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0147
0.8887
JanuMarcMayJuly

MKD to EGP 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 0.9538, compared to 0.9446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1081 EGP (High: 1.0234 / Low: 0.9153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 EGP (High: 0.9592 / Low: 0.9564).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1081
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.0042) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0737 (+7.92%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.0042
2025 Avg (April) 0.9305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9167 0.8867 0.8992
February 0.9194 0.8954 0.9050
March 1.0234 0.9153 0.9732
April 1.0306 0.9856 1.0042
May 1.0205 0.9849 0.9924
June 0.9917 0.9104 0.9490
July 0.9560 0.9053 0.9313
August 0.9592 0.9564 0.9578