YEARLY HIGH
10.7336 XAF
YEARLY LOW
10.5201 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6477 XAF

2026 MKD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MKD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 10.7336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 10.5201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2135 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6429 to the December average rate of 10.6616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.7336 was down 0.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.7583, 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 53,668 XAF
2025 Average 53,288 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 52,601 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,067.44 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.6636
10.6395
JanuMarcMayJuly

MKD to XAF 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 10.6451, compared to 10.6554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1492 XAF (High: 10.6694 / Low: 10.5201). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 10.6616 / Low: 10.6616).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1492
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 10.6519) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.6589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-0.07%).

2026 Avg (March) 10.6519
2025 Avg (March) 10.6589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6694 10.5201 10.6429
February 10.6517 10.6051 10.6418
March 10.7336 10.6368 10.6519
April 10.6914 10.5783 10.6432
May 10.6429 10.6399 10.6415
June 10.7193 10.6382 10.6492
July 10.6750 10.6337 10.6492
August 10.6616 10.6616 10.6616