YEARLY HIGH
166.4774 UZS
YEARLY LOW
143.5338 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.9454 UZS

2018 MKD to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 166.4774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 143.5338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9436 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.3734 to the December average rate of 153.8135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 166.4774 was up 4.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 158.7610, 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 832,387 UZS
2017 Average 476,016 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 717,669 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,717.85 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

166.0545
144.3035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to UZS 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 159.2102, compared to 150.6807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.2102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.6807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.5092 UZS (High: 158.5359 / Low: 150.0268). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3852 UZS (High: 164.8086 / Low: 162.4233).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.5092
March Spread (Stable) ±2.3852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.9875 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 164.2419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.9713), the exchange rate shifted by +107.2706 (+188.29%).

2018 Avg (February) 164.2419
2017 Avg (February) 56.9713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.0536 157.5501 161.3734
February 166.4774 162.1622 164.2419
March 164.8086 162.4233 163.4166
April 162.8596 158.3602 161.2746
May 158.5359 150.0268 154.2871
June 152.4623 147.8670 150.6677
July 149.6897 147.2625 148.3181
August 148.9390 143.5338 146.1161
September 154.7453 147.2815 150.2722
October 154.4007 151.2115 152.8940
November 153.9629 150.9984 152.6702
December 155.5234 152.1764 153.8135