2018 MKD to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |