YEARLY HIGH
175.8755 GNF
YEARLY LOW
157.2003 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.2379 GNF

2017 MKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 175.8755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 157.2003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6752 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.8337 to the December average rate of 173.4796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 175.8755 was up 5.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 166.8498, 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 879,377 GNF
2016 Average 751,377 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 786,002 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,375.83 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

174.7585
160.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to GNF 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 162.7749, compared to 171.7009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.7749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.7009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 8.1603 GNF (High: 165.3606 / Low: 157.2003). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0785 GNF (High: 173.2392 / Low: 170.1607).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.1603
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1094 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 173.4796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 158.9227), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5569 (+9.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 173.4796
2016 Avg (December) 158.9227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 164.3188 158.7506 161.8337
February 163.9956 158.2697 161.9925
March 164.4315 157.8272 161.7355
April 165.3606 157.2003 161.2560
May 166.8440 160.9615 164.6538
June 168.0410 162.9091 165.1780
July 171.9939 166.6358 168.6258
August 174.6563 168.8854 171.1736
September 175.5779 170.8454 173.5310
October 173.2392 170.1607 171.4215
November 174.5049 169.6448 171.9740
December 175.8755 171.9168 173.4796