YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0132 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 XDR

2018 MKD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0140 was up 1.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0137, 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 70 XDR
2017 Average 66 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 66 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.84 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0139
0.0132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to XDR 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0134).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0138) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+8.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0138
2017 Avg (February) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
February 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
March 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
April 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
May 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
June 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
July 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
August 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
September 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
October 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
November 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
December 0.0133 0.0132 0.0133