YEARLY HIGH
286.5306 IDR
YEARLY LOW
260.6257 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.5694 IDR

2018 MKD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 286.5306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 260.6257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9049 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.6962 to the December average rate of 268.3350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 286.5306 was up 8.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 264.4921, 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 1,432,653 IDR
2017 Average 1,227,553 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,303,129 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,524.29 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

285.1410
263.9285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to IDR 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 270.6668, compared to 272.4720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 270.6668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 272.4720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.8981 IDR (High: 280.6524 / Low: 262.7543). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4083 IDR (High: 272.4935 / Low: 269.0852).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.8981
July Spread (Stable) ±3.4083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.3233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 283.3733) against the same month in 2017 (average: 258.0073), the exchange rate shifted by +25.3660 (+9.83%).

2018 Avg (October) 283.3733
2017 Avg (October) 258.0073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 270.1788 260.6257 265.6962
February 275.8434 270.0952 272.2791
March 278.2591 273.5295 275.6136
April 277.0884 272.0471 275.0737
May 272.9216 262.5366 269.4882
June 269.4083 262.6243 265.8501
July 272.4935 269.0852 270.9659
August 272.8647 264.1833 268.5372
September 275.5657 270.1631 272.5707
October 286.5306 274.1826 283.3733
November 280.6524 262.7543 271.0500
December 271.1978 261.9703 268.3350