YEARLY HIGH
563.9639 IRR
YEARLY LOW
507.4651 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
541.9859 IRR

2016 MKD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MKD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 563.9639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 507.4651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.4988 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 529.4085 to the December average rate of 515.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 563.9639 was up 0.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 560.3675, 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 2,819,819 IRR
2015 Average 2,612,815 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,537,326 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,493.84 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

559.5879
511.0941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to IRR 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 547.3293, compared to 536.6425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 547.3293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 536.6425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 27.2687 IRR (High: 543.9647 / Low: 516.6960). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2979 IRR (High: 549.7442 / Low: 545.4463).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.2687
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.6983 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 554.6177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 514.6596), the exchange rate shifted by +39.9581 (+7.76%).

2016 Avg (May) 554.6177
2015 Avg (May) 514.6596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 532.1413 524.8514 529.4085
February 554.3663 530.2894 544.1156
March 557.5361 533.0871 546.4083
April 560.0522 551.3422 555.5467
May 563.9639 547.0308 554.6177
June 561.0852 543.3450 553.8788
July 551.0603 537.0254 542.3669
August 553.7859 540.4619 547.3790
September 549.7442 545.4463 547.5441
October 549.3978 532.1405 539.5965
November 543.9647 516.6960 527.8335
December 525.7871 507.4651 515.1352