YEARLY HIGH
16.4927 MKD
YEARLY LOW
15.1432 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8700 MKD

2018 PEN to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 16.4927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 15.1432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3495 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6968 to the December average rate of 16.0810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.4927 was down 8.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,464 MKD
2017 Average 83,743 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 75,716 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,747.45 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.3119
15.2675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 15.6582, compared to 16.0819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6061 MKD (High: 16.0270 / Low: 15.4209). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2138 MKD (High: 16.1633 / Low: 15.9495).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6061
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3423 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 16.2249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.1016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1233 (+0.77%).

2018 Avg (August) 16.2249
2017 Avg (August) 16.1016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0270 15.4209 15.6968
February 15.4851 15.1432 15.3545
March 15.5179 15.2255 15.3622
April 15.7108 15.3785 15.5345
May 16.2623 15.6832 15.9165
June 16.2767 15.8794 16.0845
July 16.1633 15.9495 16.0836
August 16.4927 15.9534 16.2249
September 16.0840 15.8355 15.9722
October 16.2878 15.9148 16.0864
November 16.1917 15.9205 16.0432
December 16.2725 15.9245 16.0810