YEARLY HIGH
5.3525 YER
YEARLY LOW
4.5833 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8052 YER

2018 MKD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 5.3525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 4.5833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7692 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9590 to the December average rate of 4.6269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3525 was up 9.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8925, 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 26,762 YER
2017 Average 22,956 YER
Yearly Trough Low 22,917 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,845.78 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.0737
4.5849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to YER 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 4.9270, compared to 4.6834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.3736 YER (High: 5.3525 / Low: 4.9788). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 YER (High: 4.7804 / Low: 4.7279).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3736
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1828 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 5.0329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7002 (+16.16%).

2018 Avg (March) 5.0329
2017 Avg (March) 4.3327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0493 4.8498 4.9590
February 5.0850 4.9574 5.0181
March 5.3525 4.9788 5.0329
April 5.0331 4.9094 4.9882
May 4.9056 4.6917 4.8055
June 4.8102 4.7002 4.7584
July 4.7804 4.7279 4.7518
August 4.7604 4.6119 4.6897
September 4.7885 4.6974 4.7359
October 4.7160 4.6029 4.6704
November 4.6631 4.5833 4.6256
December 4.6602 4.5895 4.6269