YEARLY HIGH
18.2852 KPW
YEARLY LOW
16.4768 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2709 KPW

2018 MKD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 18.2852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 16.4768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8084 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8315 to the December average rate of 16.6348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.2852 was up 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.5898, 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 91,426 KPW
2017 Average 82,566 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 82,384 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,042.12 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.1838
16.4879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to KPW 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 17.7043, compared to 16.8376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7710 KPW (High: 17.6404 / Low: 16.8694). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1684 KPW (High: 17.1838 / Low: 17.0154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7710
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6576 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 18.0424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.5503), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4922 (+16.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 18.0424
2017 Avg (February) 15.5503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1553 17.4368 17.8315
February 18.2852 17.8200 18.0424
March 18.2100 17.9028 18.0263
April 18.0986 17.6540 17.9368
May 17.6404 16.8694 17.2792
June 17.2925 16.8998 17.1095
July 17.1838 17.0154 17.0824
August 17.1135 16.5762 16.8610
September 17.2111 16.8871 17.0269
October 16.9541 16.5504 16.7911
November 16.7619 16.4768 16.6292
December 16.7550 16.4993 16.6348