2019 MKD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 MKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the MKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.9024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 1.8136.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0888 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8821 to the December average rate of 1.8326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9024 was down 8.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0701, 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 2019.
MKD to KES 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 1.8535, compared to 1.8580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0586 KES (High: 1.8902 / Low: 1.8316). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 KES (High: 1.8480 / Low: 1.8273).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.8871) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-1.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9013 | 1.8516 | 1.8821 |
| February | 1.8719 | 1.8289 | 1.8468 |
| March | 1.8663 | 1.8186 | 1.8443 |
| April | 1.8600 | 1.8318 | 1.8453 |
| May | 1.8480 | 1.8273 | 1.8376 |
| June | 1.8902 | 1.8316 | 1.8649 |
| July | 1.9024 | 1.8702 | 1.8871 |
| August | 1.8879 | 1.8571 | 1.8687 |
| September | 1.8695 | 1.8391 | 1.8580 |
| October | 1.8822 | 1.8451 | 1.8633 |
| November | 1.8737 | 1.8187 | 1.8381 |
| December | 1.8485 | 1.8136 | 1.8326 |