YEARLY HIGH
7.0649 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.2187 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1343 NGN

2017 MKD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MKD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 7.0649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 5.2187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8461 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4101 to the December average rate of 6.9207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0649 was up 10.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.4021, 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 35,324 NGN
2016 Average 23,121 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 26,094 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,230.67 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.0937
5.2571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to NGN 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 5.5449, compared to 6.7237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.0166 NGN (High: 7.0554 / Low: 6.0388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1458 NGN (High: 7.0081 / Low: 6.8623).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0166
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0844 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.9406) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6979), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2428 (+21.81%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.9406
2016 Avg (September) 5.6979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5323 5.2187 5.4101
February 5.5469 5.3473 5.4465
March 5.5505 5.3316 5.4413
April 5.6020 5.2937 5.4788
May 5.9288 5.5683 5.6952
June 6.3930 5.7091 5.7976
July 6.5562 5.6965 5.9270
August 7.0554 6.0388 6.8408
September 7.0649 6.8142 6.9406
October 6.9302 6.7661 6.8563
November 6.9797 6.7142 6.8567
December 7.0081 6.8623 6.9207