YEARLY HIGH
67.7614 MGA
YEARLY LOW
61.0653 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.0576 MGA

2018 MKD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 67.7614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 61.0653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6961 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.2419 to the December average rate of 65.6371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.7614 was up 6.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.6225, 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 338,807 MGA
2017 Average 286,256 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 305,327 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,480.61 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.9244
61.5188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to MGA 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 63.5760, compared to 64.5393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.5760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.5393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.4845 MGA (High: 65.3596 / Low: 61.8751). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8368 MGA (High: 64.9164 / Low: 63.0797).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.4845
April Spread (Stable) ±1.8368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 66.4740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.6273), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8467 (+9.64%).

2018 Avg (November) 66.4740
2017 Avg (November) 60.6273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.0642 62.9228 64.2419
February 65.3596 61.8751 63.5318
March 64.7670 61.4985 63.1028
April 64.9164 63.0797 64.0979
May 63.6560 61.5740 62.5610
June 65.3232 62.7363 63.9204
July 64.4338 62.1074 63.4611
August 63.2686 61.0653 61.9693
September 65.3061 62.8945 64.3661
October 66.6896 64.2749 65.3282
November 67.7614 65.3922 66.4740
December 67.5084 64.6266 65.6371