YEARLY HIGH
0.0256 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 SGD

2016 MKD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MKD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0256 was down 3.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0265, 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 128 SGD
2015 Average 124 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 121 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.07 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0254
0.0242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to SGD 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 0.0250, compared to 0.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 SGD (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0242).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0253) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0253
2015 Avg (January) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0256 0.0249 0.0253
February 0.0256 0.0249 0.0253
March 0.0250 0.0246 0.0248
April 0.0250 0.0245 0.0248
May 0.0254 0.0245 0.0251
June 0.0250 0.0243 0.0247
July 0.0244 0.0242 0.0243
August 0.0249 0.0242 0.0245
September 0.0249 0.0245 0.0247
October 0.0250 0.0246 0.0248
November 0.0250 0.0246 0.0248
December 0.0248 0.0244 0.0246