YEARLY HIGH
5.3658 HUF
YEARLY LOW
4.9988 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1784 HUF

2018 MKD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 5.3658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 4.9988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3670 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0193 to the December average rate of 5.2420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3658 was up 4.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1150, 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 26,829 HUF
2017 Average 25,099 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 24,994 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,835.01 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.2999
4.9938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to HUF 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 5.1026, compared to 5.2541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2010 HUF (High: 5.3658 / Low: 5.1648). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 HUF (High: 5.0488 / Low: 4.9988).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2010
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 5.2558) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.9996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2562 (+5.12%).

2018 Avg (June) 5.2558
2017 Avg (June) 4.9996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0488 4.9988 5.0193
February 5.1044 5.0206 5.0611
March 5.1032 5.0484 5.0718
April 5.0908 5.0366 5.0622
May 5.2126 5.0950 5.1456
June 5.3658 5.1648 5.2558
July 5.3592 5.2046 5.2675
August 5.3110 5.1903 5.2424
September 5.3215 5.2496 5.2744
October 5.2896 5.2334 5.2610
November 5.2730 5.2097 5.2376
December 5.2845 5.2034 5.2420