2018 MKD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.7668 LBP

YEARLY LOW

27.6392 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.0306 LBP

2018 MKD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 30.7668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 27.6392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1276 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0021 to the December average rate of 27.8928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.7668 was up 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.5617, 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 153,834 LBP

2017 Average 138,419 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 138,196 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,637.88 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.5977

27.6469

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to LBP 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 29.7718, compared to 28.2895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3518 LBP (High: 29.8180 / Low: 28.4662). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3468 LBP (High: 28.8687 / Low: 28.5219).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3518

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3468

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 1.0820 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 30.3518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.0658), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2860 (+16.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 30.3518

2017 Avg (February) 26.0658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.5187	29.3490	30.0021
February	30.7668	29.9475	30.3518
March	30.6698	30.1859	30.3414
April	30.3546	29.6349	30.1368
May	29.8180	28.4662	29.0547
June	29.1264	28.3595	28.7441
July	28.8687	28.5219	28.6942
August	28.7898	27.8297	28.3446
September	28.9410	28.4107	28.6380
October	28.5062	27.8143	28.2178
November	28.1266	27.7028	27.9494
December	28.0993	27.6392	27.8928