YEARLY HIGH
4.3440 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.4954 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9618 MKD

2018 NAD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 4.3440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 3.4954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8487 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1427 to the December average rate of 3.8017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3440 was down 5.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,720 MKD
2017 Average 20,544 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 17,477 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,243.28 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2785
3.5572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to MKD 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 4.1432, compared to 3.7804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3728 MKD (High: 4.0185 / Low: 3.6458). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 MKD (High: 4.2654 / Low: 4.1440).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3728
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.2184) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3841), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1657 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.2184
2017 Avg (February) 4.3841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2129 4.0773 4.1427
February 4.3440 4.0911 4.2184
March 4.2654 4.1440 4.2126
April 4.2368 4.0688 4.1462
May 4.2629 4.0715 4.1624
June 4.1842 3.8203 3.9769
July 4.0200 3.8203 3.9158
August 4.0185 3.6458 3.8132
September 3.7478 3.4954 3.6173
October 3.7914 3.6043 3.6952
November 3.9833 3.7252 3.8393
December 3.9753 3.7000 3.8017