YEARLY HIGH
833.3305 IRR
YEARLY LOW
694.4099 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
779.0982 IRR

2018 MKD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 833.3305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 694.4099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.9206 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 714.1812 to the December average rate of 781.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 833.3305 was up 19.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 695.2505, 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 4,166,652 IRR
2017 Average 3,035,101 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 3,472,049 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 694,602.86 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

832.1695
703.4550
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 756.6526, compared to 801.5438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.8911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 756.6526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 801.5438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 95.1005 IRR (High: 815.6922 / Low: 720.5918). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4822 IRR (High: 791.4709 / Low: 777.9886).

May Spread (Volatile) ±95.1005
November Spread (Stable) ±13.4822

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 23.3670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.3670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 821.4433) against the same month in 2017 (average: 610.4278), the exchange rate shifted by +211.0155 (+34.57%).

2018 Avg (July) 821.4433
2017 Avg (July) 610.4278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 745.1901 694.4099 714.1812
February 752.6573 734.5253 743.0226
March 760.1583 743.4665 751.0447
April 755.7300 734.6606 747.5886
May 815.6922 720.5918 778.7941
June 813.9511 798.5045 805.2847
July 833.3305 806.0394 821.4433
August 830.6746 794.9977 811.6669
September 825.4598 809.8811 816.6654
October 811.5524 781.4846 793.2983
November 791.4709 777.9886 785.1826
December 788.2068 772.2280 781.0061