YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0241 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0253 SGD

2017 MKD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MKD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0264 was up 3.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0256, 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 132 SGD
2016 Average 124 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 120 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.63 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0263
0.0241
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 0.0247, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0241). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0259).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0261) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+6.25%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0261
2016 Avg (August) 0.0245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0245 0.0247
February 0.0247 0.0241 0.0244
March 0.0246 0.0241 0.0244
April 0.0248 0.0241 0.0243
May 0.0253 0.0247 0.0251
June 0.0255 0.0250 0.0252
July 0.0259 0.0254 0.0257
August 0.0264 0.0259 0.0261
September 0.0262 0.0259 0.0261
October 0.0261 0.0257 0.0260
November 0.0261 0.0256 0.0259
December 0.0261 0.0257 0.0259