2018 MKD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.4456 SLL

YEARLY LOW

118.3933 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

147.9527 SLL

2018 MKD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 160.4456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 118.3933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.0523 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.8671 to the December average rate of 155.0730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.4456 was up 7.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 149.2644, 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 802,228 SLL

2017 Average 686,318 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 591,966 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,261.63 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

162.4691

117.5847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to SLL 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 148.7844, compared to 147.1210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.7844

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.1210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 39.0321 SLL (High: 159.5360 / Low: 120.5039). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2308 SLL (High: 155.0688 / Low: 152.8380).

August Spread (Volatile) ±39.0321

March Spread (Stable) ±2.2308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 18.9625 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 158.7287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 146.0726), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6561 (+8.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 158.7287

2017 Avg (September) 146.0726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.0215	148.4835	151.8671
February	156.0006	151.8355	153.8327
March	155.0688	152.8380	153.7476
April	155.2768	151.7246	153.3491
May	152.8567	146.6936	149.4362
June	150.1713	118.3933	130.4737
July	124.0516	119.2103	121.3251
August	159.5360	120.5039	136.0482
September	160.4456	157.4254	158.7287
October	158.0496	154.2864	156.5301
November	156.2584	153.6006	155.0209
December	156.1936	153.8099	155.0730