YEARLY HIGH
183.0140 GNF
YEARLY LOW
165.6632 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.6523 GNF

2018 MKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 183.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 165.6632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.3508 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.4743 to the December average rate of 169.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 183.0140 was up 4.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 175.8755, 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 915,070 GNF
2017 Average 836,364 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 828,316 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,754.20 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

181.7975
167.0983
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 177.3440, compared to 169.9605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.3440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.9605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 7.8123 GNF (High: 176.6001 / Low: 168.7878). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2567 GNF (High: 172.9765 / Low: 170.7198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.8123
July Spread (Stable) ±2.2567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.6643 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 180.5726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 161.9925), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5801 (+11.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 180.5726
2017 Avg (February) 161.9925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.6979 174.5219 178.4743
February 183.0140 178.2002 180.5726
March 182.2967 179.2731 180.4215
April 181.5437 176.8799 179.7688
May 176.6001 168.7878 173.1045
June 173.6185 169.5071 171.7224
July 172.9765 170.7198 171.7668
August 172.1741 165.6632 169.5027
September 173.7541 169.8418 171.5185
October 171.0751 166.4514 169.4401
November 170.5701 166.2144 168.3232
December 171.4592 167.5127 169.2119