YEARLY HIGH
11.3761 SOS
YEARLY LOW
9.4527 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6732 SOS

2016 MKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 11.3761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 9.4527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9234 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9222 to the December average rate of 9.8138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.3761 was down 20.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.3180, 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 56,880 SOS
2015 Average 60,882 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 47,263 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,616.98 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.3464
9.6745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to SOS 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 11.0089, compared to 10.3375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8608 SOS (High: 10.4122 / Low: 9.5514). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1240 SOS (High: 10.6939 / Low: 10.5699).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8608
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3542 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 11.2071) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.3129), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1058 (-8.98%).

2016 Avg (April) 11.2071
2015 Avg (April) 12.3129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0280 10.7452 10.9222
February 11.2219 10.7926 11.0506
March 11.3275 10.7609 11.0684
April 11.3761 11.0523 11.2071
May 11.2822 10.6947 11.0678
June 11.0468 10.4972 10.7372
July 10.6361 10.3169 10.4786
August 10.7523 10.4126 10.6011
September 10.6939 10.5699 10.6211
October 10.7148 10.1937 10.4324
November 10.4122 9.5514 10.0782
December 10.1658 9.4527 9.8138